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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.57, 1,408.25 and 505.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.57, 1,408.25 and 505.22 is: 758.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.57 : 1,408.25 = 505.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.57/1,408.25 = 505.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.57x = 1,408.25 × 505.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.57x = 711,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,466.50/938.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.04

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