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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.07, 1,406.70 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.07, 1,406.70 and 548.46 is: 822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.07 : 1,406.70 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.07/1,406.70 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.07x = 1,406.70 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.07x = 771,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,518.68/938.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.45

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