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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.30, 1,294.40 and 607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.30, 1,294.40 and 607.01 is: 837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.30 : 1,294.40 = 607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.30/1,294.40 = 607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.30x = 1,294.40 × 607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.30x = 785,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,710.71/938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.38

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