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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.75, 1,406.30 and 613.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.75, 1,406.30 and 613.13 is: 918.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.75 : 1,406.30 = 613.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.75/1,406.30 = 613.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.75x = 1,406.30 × 613.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.75x = 862,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,234.62/938.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.50

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