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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.69, 1,295.84 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.69, 1,295.84 and 624.48 is: 862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.69 : 1,295.84 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.69/1,295.84 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.69x = 1,295.84 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.69x = 809,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,222.86/938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.08

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