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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,293.12 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,293.12 and 688.32 is: 949.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,293.12 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,293.12 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,293.12 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 890,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,080.36/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.84

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