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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937, 1,291.26 and 674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937, 1,291.26 and 674.56 is: 929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937 : 1,291.26 = 674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937/1,291.26 = 674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937x = 1,291.26 × 674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937x = 871,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,032.35/937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.60

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