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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.48, 1,407.48 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.48, 1,407.48 and 526.64 is: 789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.48 : 1,407.48 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.48/1,407.48 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.48x = 1,407.48 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.48x = 741,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,235.27/938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.83

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