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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.96, 1,408.62 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.96, 1,408.62 and 528.68 is: 793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.96 : 1,408.62 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.96/1,408.62 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.96x = 1,408.62 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.96x = 744,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,709.22/938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.12

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