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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.84, 1,406.10 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.84, 1,406.10 and 527.36 is: 789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.84 : 1,406.10 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.84/1,406.10 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.84x = 1,406.10 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.84x = 741,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,520.90/938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.83

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