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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,408.32 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,408.32 and 506.16 is: 759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,408.32 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,408.32 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,408.32 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 712,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,835.25/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.82

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