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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.64, 1,405.53 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.64, 1,405.53 and 527.16 is: 789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.64 : 1,405.53 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.64/1,405.53 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.64x = 1,405.53 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.64x = 740,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,939.19/938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.38

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