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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.85, 1,295.09 and 588.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.85, 1,295.09 and 588.93 is: 812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.85 : 1,295.09 = 588.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.85/1,295.09 = 588.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.85x = 1,295.09 × 588.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.85x = 762,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,714.41/938.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.39

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