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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.91, 1,409.13 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.91, 1,409.13 and 665.28 is: 998.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.91 : 1,409.13 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.91/1,409.13 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.91x = 1,409.13 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.91x = 937,466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,466.01/938.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.46

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