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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.39, 1,407.96 and 678.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.39, 1,407.96 and 678.72 is: 1,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.39 : 1,407.96 = 678.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.39/1,407.96 = 678.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.39x = 1,407.96 × 678.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.39x = 955,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,610.61/938.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.35

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