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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.12, 1,293.18 and 642.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.12, 1,293.18 and 642.47 is: 885.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.12 : 1,293.18 = 642.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.12/1,293.18 = 642.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.12x = 1,293.18 × 642.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.12x = 830,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,829.35/938.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.63

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