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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.69, 1,408.35 and 528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.69, 1,408.35 and 528.63 is: 793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.69 : 1,408.35 = 528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.69/1,408.35 = 528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.69x = 1,408.35 × 528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.69x = 744,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,496.06/938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.12

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