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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.64, 1,295.01 and 607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.64, 1,295.01 and 607.49 is: 838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.64 : 1,295.01 = 607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.64/1,295.01 = 607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.64x = 1,295.01 × 607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.64x = 786,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,699.15/938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.13

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