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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.22, 1,407.34 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.22, 1,407.34 and 506.22 is: 759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.22 : 1,407.34 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.22/1,407.34 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.22x = 1,407.34 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.22x = 712,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,423.65/938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.34

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