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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.84, 1,294.52 and 643.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.84, 1,294.52 and 643.96 is: 888.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.84 : 1,294.52 = 643.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.84/1,294.52 = 643.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.84x = 1,294.52 × 643.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.84x = 833,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,619.10/937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.87

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