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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.34, 1,407.36 and 590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.34, 1,407.36 and 590.61 is: 885.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.34 : 1,407.36 = 590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.34/1,407.36 = 590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.34x = 1,407.36 × 590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.34x = 831,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,200.89/938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.82

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