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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,405.46 and 527.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,405.46 and 527.59 is: 790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,405.46 = 527.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,405.46 = 527.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,405.46 × 527.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 741,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,506.64/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.38

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