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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,407.78 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,407.78 and 613.44 is: 920.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,407.78 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,407.78 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,407.78 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 863,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,588.56/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.16

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