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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.89, 1,406.51 and 613.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.89, 1,406.51 and 613.27 is: 918.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.89 : 1,406.51 = 613.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.89/1,406.51 = 613.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.89x = 1,406.51 × 613.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.89x = 862,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,571.38/938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.71

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