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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.89, 1,294.45 and 643.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.89, 1,294.45 and 643.63 is: 887.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.89 : 1,294.45 = 643.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.89/1,294.45 = 643.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.89x = 1,294.45 × 643.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.89x = 833,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,146.85/938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.37

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