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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,295.76 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,295.76 and 659.04 is: 910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,295.76 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,295.76 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,295.76 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 853,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,957.67/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.71

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