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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.45, 1,295.34 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.45, 1,295.34 and 606.88 is: 837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.45 : 1,295.34 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.45/1,295.34 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.45x = 1,295.34 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.45x = 786,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,109.46/938.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.67

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