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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.67, 1,408.41 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.67, 1,408.41 and 506.13 is: 759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.67 : 1,408.41 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.67/1,408.41 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.67x = 1,408.41 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.67x = 712,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,838.55/938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.41

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