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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.22, 1,407.96 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.22, 1,407.96 and 527.10 is: 791.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.22 : 1,407.96 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.22/1,407.96 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.22x = 1,407.96 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.22x = 742,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,135.72/938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.00

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