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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.12, 1,295.13 and 623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.12, 1,295.13 and 623.81 is: 861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.12 : 1,295.13 = 623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.12/1,295.13 = 623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.12x = 1,295.13 × 623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.12x = 807,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,920.62/938.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.21

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