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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.80, 1,295.08 and 607.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.80, 1,295.08 and 607.51 is: 838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.80 : 1,295.08 = 607.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.80/1,295.08 = 607.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.80x = 1,295.08 × 607.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.80x = 786,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,774.05/938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.06

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