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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.56, 1,294.80 and 619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.56, 1,294.80 and 619.48 is: 854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.56 : 1,294.80 = 619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.56/1,294.80 = 619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.56x = 1,294.80 × 619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.56x = 802,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,102.70/938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.61

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