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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.67, 1,294.95 and 619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.67, 1,294.95 and 619.22 is: 854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.67 : 1,294.95 = 619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.67/1,294.95 = 619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.67x = 1,294.95 × 619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.67x = 801,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,852.46/938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.24

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