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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.49, 1,406.65 and 613.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.49, 1,406.65 and 613.29 is: 919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.49 : 1,406.65 = 613.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.49/1,406.65 = 613.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.49x = 1,406.65 × 613.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.49x = 862,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,684.38/938.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.23

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