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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.18, 1,294.22 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.18, 1,294.22 and 606.89 is: 837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.18 : 1,294.22 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.18/1,294.22 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.18x = 1,294.22 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.18x = 785,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,439.67/938.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.20

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