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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.69, 1,405.97 and 527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.69, 1,405.97 and 527.60 is: 790.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.69 : 1,405.97 = 527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.69/1,405.97 = 527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.69x = 1,405.97 × 527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.69x = 741,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,787.69/938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.24

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