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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.25, 1,407.78 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.25, 1,407.78 and 553.50 is: 830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.25 : 1,407.78 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.25/1,407.78 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.25x = 1,407.78 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.25x = 779,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,206.23/938.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.49

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