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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.68, 1,294.85 and 623.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.68, 1,294.85 and 623.49 is: 860.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.68 : 1,294.85 = 623.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.68/1,294.85 = 623.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.68x = 1,294.85 × 623.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.68x = 807,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,326.03/938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.07

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