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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.34, 1,406.52 and 591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.34, 1,406.52 and 591.89 is: 887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.34 : 1,406.52 = 591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.34/1,406.52 = 591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.34x = 1,406.52 × 591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.34x = 832,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,498.09/938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.20

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