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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.81, 1,408.62 and 505.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.81, 1,408.62 and 505.46 is: 758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.81 : 1,408.62 = 505.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.81/1,408.62 = 505.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.81x = 1,408.62 × 505.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.81x = 712,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,001.07/938.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.41

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