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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,408.20 and 500.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,408.20 and 500.01 is: 750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,408.20 = 500.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,408.20 = 500.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,408.20 × 500.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 704,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,114.08/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.43

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