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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.58, 1,294.98 and 584.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.58, 1,294.98 and 584.41 is: 806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.58 : 1,294.98 = 584.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.58/1,294.98 = 584.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.58x = 1,294.98 × 584.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.58x = 756,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,799.26/938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.32

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