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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.71, 1,295.54 and 589.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.71, 1,295.54 and 589.87 is: 814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.71 : 1,295.54 = 589.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.71/1,295.54 = 589.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.71x = 1,295.54 × 589.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.71x = 764,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,200.18/938.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.10

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