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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,405.38 and 474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,405.38 and 474.52 is: 710.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,405.38 = 474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,405.38 = 474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,405.38 × 474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 666,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,880.92/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.85

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