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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.44, 1,406.58 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.44, 1,406.58 and 591.76 is: 886.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.44 : 1,406.58 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.44/1,406.58 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.44x = 1,406.58 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.44x = 832,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,357.78/938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.96

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