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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.62, 1,296.17 and 789.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.62, 1,296.17 and 789.45 is: 1,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.62 : 1,296.17 = 789.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.62/1,296.17 = 789.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.62x = 1,296.17 × 789.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.62x = 1,023,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,261.41/938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.18

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