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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.58, 1,409.03 and 528.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.58, 1,409.03 and 528.05 is: 792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.58 : 1,409.03 = 528.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.58/1,409.03 = 528.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.58x = 1,409.03 × 528.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.58x = 744,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,028.61/938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.72

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