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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.46, 1,295.19 and 584.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.46, 1,295.19 and 584.37 is: 806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.46 : 1,295.19 = 584.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.46/1,295.19 = 584.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.46x = 1,295.19 × 584.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.46x = 756,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,870.18/938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.50

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