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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.27, 1,294.49 and 607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.27, 1,294.49 and 607.11 is: 837.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.27 : 1,294.49 = 607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.27/1,294.49 = 607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.27x = 1,294.49 × 607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.27x = 785,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,897.82/938.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.61

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