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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.92, 1,292.58 and 675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.92, 1,292.58 and 675.48 is: 930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.92 : 1,292.58 = 675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.92/1,292.58 = 675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.92x = 1,292.58 × 675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.92x = 873,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,111.94/937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.90

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