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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.13, 1,295.11 and 658.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.13, 1,295.11 and 658.61 is: 909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.13 : 1,295.11 = 658.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.13/1,295.11 = 658.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.13x = 1,295.11 × 658.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.13x = 852,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,969.81/938.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.22

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