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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.12, 1,294.62 and 588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.12, 1,294.62 and 588.84 is: 812.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.12 : 1,294.62 = 588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.12/1,294.62 = 588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.12x = 1,294.62 × 588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.12x = 762,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,324.04/938.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.61

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