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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.81, 1,408.28 and 613.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.81, 1,408.28 and 613.19 is: 919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.81 : 1,408.28 = 613.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.81/1,408.28 = 613.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.81x = 1,408.28 × 613.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.81x = 863,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,533.11/938.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.82

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