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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,294.74 and 676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,294.74 and 676.20 is: 934.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,294.74 = 676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,294.74 = 676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,294.74 × 676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 875,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,503.19/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.35

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