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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.60, 1,405.34 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.60, 1,405.34 and 481.64 is: 721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.60 : 1,405.34 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.60/1,405.34 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.60x = 1,405.34 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.60x = 676,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,867.96/938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.15

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