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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.99, 1,407.27 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.99, 1,407.27 and 505.64 is: 757.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.99 : 1,407.27 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.99/1,407.27 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.99x = 1,407.27 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.99x = 711,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,572.00/938.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.81

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