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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,293.84 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,293.84 and 622.80 is: 859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,293.84 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,293.84 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,293.84 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 805,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,803.55/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.07

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