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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.50, 1,407.75 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.50, 1,407.75 and 425.50 is: 638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.50 : 1,407.75 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.50/1,407.75 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.50x = 1,407.75 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.50x = 598,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,997.63/938.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.25

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