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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.37, 1,294.78 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.37, 1,294.78 and 602.56 is: 831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.37 : 1,294.78 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.37/1,294.78 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.37x = 1,294.78 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.37x = 780,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,182.64/938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.42

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