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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.62, 1,295.04 and 607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.62, 1,295.04 and 607.16 is: 837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.62 : 1,295.04 = 607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.62/1,295.04 = 607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.62x = 1,295.04 × 607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.62x = 786,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,296.49/938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.72

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