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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.21, 1,294.56 and 584.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.21, 1,294.56 and 584.23 is: 806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.21 : 1,294.56 = 584.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.21/1,294.56 = 584.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.21x = 1,294.56 × 584.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.21x = 756,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,320.79/938.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.13

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