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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.12, 1,407.18 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.12, 1,407.18 and 508.01 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.12 : 1,407.18 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.12/1,407.18 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.12x = 1,407.18 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.12x = 714,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,861.51/938.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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