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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.44, 1,408.26 and 649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.44, 1,408.26 and 649.36 is: 974.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.44 : 1,408.26 = 649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.44/1,408.26 = 649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.44x = 1,408.26 × 649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.44x = 914,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,467.71/938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.46

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