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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,408.32 and 694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,408.32 and 694.17 is: 1,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,408.32 = 694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,408.32 = 694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,408.32 × 694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 977,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,613.49/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.65

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