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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.22, 1,292.82 and 688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.22, 1,292.82 and 688.10 is: 949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.22 : 1,292.82 = 688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.22/1,292.82 = 688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.22x = 1,292.82 × 688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.22x = 889,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,589.44/937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.18

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