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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,294.40 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,294.40 and 606.06 is: 836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,294.40 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,294.40 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,294.40 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 784,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,485.58/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.20

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