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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.58, 1,407.78 and 630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.58, 1,407.78 and 630.60 is: 945.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.58 : 1,407.78 = 630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.58/1,407.78 = 630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.58x = 1,407.78 × 630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.58x = 887,746.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,746.07/938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.84

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