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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.72, 1,407.60 and 506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.72, 1,407.60 and 506.08 is: 758.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.72 : 1,407.60 = 506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.72/1,407.60 = 506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.72x = 1,407.60 × 506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.72x = 712,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,358.21/938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.86

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