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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.62, 1,406.08 and 526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.62, 1,406.08 and 526.51 is: 788.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.62 : 1,406.08 = 526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.62/1,406.08 = 526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.62x = 1,406.08 × 526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.62x = 740,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,315.18/938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.73

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