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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,294.52 and 607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,294.52 and 607.11 is: 837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,294.52 = 607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,294.52 = 607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,294.52 × 607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 785,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,916.04/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.51

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