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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,295.37 and 643.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,295.37 and 643.47 is: 887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,295.37 = 643.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,295.37 = 643.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,295.37 × 643.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 833,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,531.73/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.94

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