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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.23, 1,408.74 and 528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.23, 1,408.74 and 528.19 is: 793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.23 : 1,408.74 = 528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.23/1,408.74 = 528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.23x = 1,408.74 × 528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.23x = 744,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,082.38/938.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.07

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