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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,295.28 and 607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,295.28 and 607.32 is: 838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,295.28 = 607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,295.28 = 607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,295.28 × 607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 786,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,649.45/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.50

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