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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.32, 1,404.63 and 754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.32, 1,404.63 and 754.18 is: 1,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.32 : 1,404.63 = 754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.32/1,404.63 = 754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.32x = 1,404.63 × 754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.32x = 1,059,336.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,336.83/938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.98

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