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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,295.64 and 624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,295.64 and 624.02 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,295.64 = 624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,295.64 = 624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,295.64 × 624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 808,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,505.27/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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