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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.12, 1,405.44 and 645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.12, 1,405.44 and 645.62 is: 967.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.12 : 1,405.44 = 645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.12/1,405.44 = 645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.12x = 1,405.44 × 645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.12x = 907,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,380.17/938.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.23

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