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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,405.99 and 527.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,405.99 and 527.53 is: 790.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,405.99 = 527.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,405.99 = 527.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,405.99 × 527.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 741,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,699.27/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.64

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