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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,407.28 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,407.28 and 553.04 is: 829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,407.28 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,407.28 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,407.28 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 778,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,282.13/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.73

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