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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,292.64 and 675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,292.64 and 675.56 is: 930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,292.64 = 675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,292.64 = 675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,292.64 × 675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 873,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,255.88/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.98

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