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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.17, 1,407.66 and 505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.17, 1,407.66 and 505.63 is: 758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.17 : 1,407.66 = 505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.17/1,407.66 = 505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.17x = 1,407.66 × 505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.17x = 711,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,755.13/938.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.66

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