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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,292.90 and 657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,292.90 and 657.38 is: 906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,292.90 = 657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,292.90 = 657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,292.90 × 657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 849,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,926.60/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.82

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