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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.88, 1,294.94 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.88, 1,294.94 and 623.58 is: 860.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.88 : 1,294.94 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.88/1,294.94 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.88x = 1,294.94 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.88x = 807,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,498.69/938.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.07

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