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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.86, 1,296.09 and 760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.86, 1,296.09 and 760.47 is: 1,050.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.86 : 1,296.09 = 760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.86/1,296.09 = 760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.86x = 1,296.09 × 760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.86x = 985,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,637.56/937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.94

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