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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,294.50 and 588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,294.50 and 588.92 is: 812.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,294.50 = 588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,294.50 = 588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,294.50 × 588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 762,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,356.94/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.75

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