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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.20, 1,295.04 and 644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.20, 1,295.04 and 644.44 is: 889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.20 : 1,295.04 = 644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.20/1,295.04 = 644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.20x = 1,295.04 × 644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.20x = 834,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,575.58/938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.55

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