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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.32, 1,295.76 and 589.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.32, 1,295.76 and 589.62 is: 814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.32 : 1,295.76 = 589.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.32/1,295.76 = 589.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.32x = 1,295.76 × 589.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.32x = 764,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,006.01/938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.23

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