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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.79, 1,407.60 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.79, 1,407.60 and 418.77 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.79 : 1,407.60 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.79/1,407.60 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.79x = 1,407.60 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.79x = 589,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,460.65/938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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