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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.46, 1,408.17 and 684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.46, 1,408.17 and 684.06 is: 1,026.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.46 : 1,408.17 = 684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.46/1,408.17 = 684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.46x = 1,408.17 × 684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.46x = 963,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,272.77/938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.44

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