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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,294.74 and 588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,294.74 and 588.36 is: 811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,294.74 = 588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,294.74 = 588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,294.74 × 588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 761,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,773.23/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.88

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