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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.83, 1,406.12 and 678.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.83, 1,406.12 and 678.01 is: 1,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.83 : 1,406.12 = 678.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.83/1,406.12 = 678.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.83x = 1,406.12 × 678.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.83x = 953,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,363.42/938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.48

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