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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.01, 1,407.42 and 649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.01, 1,407.42 and 649.92 is: 975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.01 : 1,407.42 = 649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.01/1,407.42 = 649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.01x = 1,407.42 × 649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.01x = 914,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,710.41/938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.16

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