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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.68, 1,294.17 and 770.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.68, 1,294.17 and 770.01 is: 1,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.68 : 1,294.17 = 770.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.68/1,294.17 = 770.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.68x = 1,294.17 × 770.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.68x = 996,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,523.84/938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.62

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