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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,409.49 and 528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,409.49 and 528.69 is: 793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,409.49 = 528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,409.49 = 528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,409.49 × 528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 745,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,183.27/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.82

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