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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,294.68 and 588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,294.68 and 588.88 is: 812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,294.68 = 588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,294.68 = 588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,294.68 × 588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 762,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,411.16/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.81

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