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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.06, 1,406.63 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.06, 1,406.63 and 548.16 is: 821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.06 : 1,406.63 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.06/1,406.63 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.06x = 1,406.63 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.06x = 771,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,059.01/938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.97

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