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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,404.72 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,404.72 and 612.48 is: 917.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,404.72 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,404.72 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,404.72 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 860,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,362.91/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.13

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