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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.93, 1,296.14 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.93, 1,296.14 and 602.91 is: 832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.93 : 1,296.14 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.93/1,296.14 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.93x = 1,296.14 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.93x = 781,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,452.75/938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.28

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