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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.18, 1,408.89 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.18, 1,408.89 and 575.10 is: 863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.18 : 1,408.89 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.18/1,408.89 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.18x = 1,408.89 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.18x = 810,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,242.72/938.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.64

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