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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.93, 1,405.89 and 504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.93, 1,405.89 and 504.77 is: 755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.93 : 1,405.89 = 504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.93/1,405.89 = 504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.93x = 1,405.89 × 504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.93x = 709,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,644.07/938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.80

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