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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.93, 1,294.83 and 607.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.93, 1,294.83 and 607.47 is: 837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.93 : 1,294.83 = 607.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.93/1,294.83 = 607.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.93x = 1,294.83 × 607.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.93x = 786,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,570.38/938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.73

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