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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.84, 1,295.90 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.84, 1,295.90 and 607.26 is: 838.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.84 : 1,295.90 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.84/1,295.90 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.84x = 1,295.90 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.84x = 786,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,948.23/938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.21

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