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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.49, 1,410.77 and 870.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.49, 1,410.77 and 870.85 is: 1,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.49 : 1,410.77 = 870.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.49/1,410.77 = 870.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.49x = 1,410.77 × 870.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.49x = 1,228,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,569.05/938.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.09

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