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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.72, 1,409.70 and 747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.72, 1,409.70 and 747.56 is: 1,122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.72 : 1,409.70 = 747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.72/1,409.70 = 747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.72x = 1,409.70 × 747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.72x = 1,053,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,835.33/938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.63

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