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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,407.54 and 590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,407.54 and 590.98 is: 886.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,407.54 = 590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,407.54 = 590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,407.54 × 590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 831,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,827.99/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.68

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