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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.76, 1,408.86 and 723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.76, 1,408.86 and 723.24 is: 1,085.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.76 : 1,408.86 = 723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.76/1,408.86 = 723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.76x = 1,408.86 × 723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.76x = 1,018,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,943.91/938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.41

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