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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.38, 1,294.71 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.38, 1,294.71 and 606.88 is: 837.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.38 : 1,294.71 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.38/1,294.71 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.38x = 1,294.71 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.38x = 785,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,733.60/938.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.33

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