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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.64, 1,413.13 and 663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.64, 1,413.13 and 663.64 is: 996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.64 : 1,413.13 = 663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.64/1,413.13 = 663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.64x = 1,413.13 × 663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.64x = 937,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,800.87/940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.98

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