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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.58, 1,295.37 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.58, 1,295.37 and 589.74 is: 813.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.58 : 1,295.37 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.58/1,295.37 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.58x = 1,295.37 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.58x = 763,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,931.50/938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.92

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