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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.30, 1,405.64 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.30, 1,405.64 and 526.18 is: 788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.30 : 1,405.64 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.30/1,405.64 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.30x = 1,405.64 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.30x = 739,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,617.02/938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.26

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