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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.33, 1,295.44 and 644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.33, 1,295.44 and 644.03 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.33 : 1,295.44 = 644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.33/1,295.44 = 644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.33x = 1,295.44 × 644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.33x = 834,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,295.75/938.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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