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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,406.72 and 548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,406.72 and 548.90 is: 823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,406.72 = 548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,406.72 = 548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,406.72 × 548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 772,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,138.83/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.06

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