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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,292.40 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,292.40 and 674.64 is: 930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,292.40 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,292.40 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,292.40 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 871,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,904.74/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.09

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