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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.13, 1,407.14 and 763.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.13, 1,407.14 and 763.98 is: 1,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.13 : 1,407.14 = 763.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.13/1,407.14 = 763.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.13x = 1,407.14 × 763.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.13x = 1,075,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,028.73/938.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.93

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