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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,407.90 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,407.90 and 593.88 is: 891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,407.90 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,407.90 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,407.90 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 836,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,123.65/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.01

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