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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.90, 1,296.05 and 619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.90, 1,296.05 and 619.82 is: 855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.90 : 1,296.05 = 619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.90/1,296.05 = 619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.90x = 1,296.05 × 619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.90x = 803,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,308.13/938.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.59

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