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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.35, 1,408.57 and 548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.35, 1,408.57 and 548.81 is: 823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.35 : 1,408.57 = 548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.35/1,408.57 = 548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.35x = 1,408.57 × 548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.35x = 773,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,037.30/938.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.83

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