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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.82, 1,407.74 and 549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.82, 1,407.74 and 549.58 is: 824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.82 : 1,407.74 = 549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.82/1,407.74 = 549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.82x = 1,407.74 × 549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.82x = 773,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,665.75/938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.08

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