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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,406.04 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,406.04 and 526.62 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,406.04 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,406.04 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,406.04 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 740,448.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,448.78/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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