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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,293.73 and 606.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,293.73 and 606.17 is: 835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,293.73 = 606.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,293.73 = 606.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,293.73 × 606.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 784,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,223.55/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.97

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