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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,293.84 and 675.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,293.84 and 675.90 is: 932.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,293.84 = 675.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,293.84 = 675.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,293.84 × 675.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 874,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,506.46/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.51

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