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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.41, 1,294.92 and 584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.41, 1,294.92 and 584.84 is: 807.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.41 : 1,294.92 = 584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.41/1,294.92 = 584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.41x = 1,294.92 × 584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.41x = 757,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,324.25/938.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.03

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