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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.84, 1,294.96 and 606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.84, 1,294.96 and 606.76 is: 836.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.84 : 1,294.96 = 606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.84/1,294.96 = 606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.84x = 1,294.96 × 606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.84x = 785,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,729.93/938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.92

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