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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.64, 1,295.01 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.64, 1,295.01 and 607.50 is: 838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.64 : 1,295.01 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.64/1,295.01 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.64x = 1,295.01 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.64x = 786,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,718.58/938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.15

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