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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.78, 1,408.51 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.78, 1,408.51 and 418.74 is: 628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.78 : 1,408.51 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.78/1,408.51 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.78x = 1,408.51 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.78x = 589,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,795.69/938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.26

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