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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.37, 1,407.10 and 548.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.37, 1,407.10 and 548.47 is: 822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.37 : 1,407.10 = 548.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.37/1,407.10 = 548.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.37x = 1,407.10 × 548.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.37x = 771,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,752.52/938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.44

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