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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.20, 1,292.52 and 671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.20, 1,292.52 and 671.88 is: 926.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.20 : 1,292.52 = 671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.20/1,292.52 = 671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.20x = 1,292.52 × 671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.20x = 868,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,418.34/937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.61

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