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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.97, 1,407.67 and 707.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.97, 1,407.67 and 707.41 is: 1,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.97 : 1,407.67 = 707.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.97/1,407.67 = 707.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.97x = 1,407.67 × 707.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.97x = 995,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,799.83/938.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.52

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