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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.99, 1,294.99 and 607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.99, 1,294.99 and 607.10 is: 837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.99 : 1,294.99 = 607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.99/1,294.99 = 607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.99x = 1,294.99 × 607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.99x = 786,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,180.44/938.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.26

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