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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.87, 1,408.13 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.87, 1,408.13 and 289.61 is: 434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.87 : 1,408.13 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.87/1,408.13 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.87x = 1,408.13 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.87x = 407,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,802.21/938.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.36

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