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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.94, 1,408.73 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.94, 1,408.73 and 528.89 is: 793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.94 : 1,408.73 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.94/1,408.73 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.94x = 1,408.73 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.94x = 745,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,053.52/938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.50

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