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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.20, 1,407.48 and 553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.20, 1,407.48 and 553 is: 829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.20 : 1,407.48 = 553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.20/1,407.48 = 553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.20x = 1,407.48 × 553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.20x = 778,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,336.44/938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.61

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