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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.37, 1,406.52 and 591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.37, 1,406.52 and 591.96 is: 887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.37 : 1,406.52 = 591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.37/1,406.52 = 591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.37x = 1,406.52 × 591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.37x = 832,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,603.58/938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.29

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