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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.82, 1,402.47 and 676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.82, 1,402.47 and 676.58 is: 1,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.82 : 1,402.47 = 676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.82/1,402.47 = 676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.82x = 1,402.47 × 676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.82x = 948,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,883.15/938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.72

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