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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.94, 1,409.08 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.94, 1,409.08 and 452.26 is: 678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.94 : 1,409.08 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.94/1,409.08 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.94x = 1,409.08 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.94x = 637,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,270.52/938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.71

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