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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.95, 1,296.03 and 607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.95, 1,296.03 and 607.38 is: 838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.95 : 1,296.03 = 607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.95/1,296.03 = 607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.95x = 1,296.03 × 607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.95x = 787,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,176.22/938.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.36

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