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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.60, 1,294.06 and 606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.60, 1,294.06 and 606.44 is: 836.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.60 : 1,294.06 = 606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.60/1,294.06 = 606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.60x = 1,294.06 × 606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.60x = 784,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,769.75/938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.11

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