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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,292.96 and 751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,292.96 and 751.20 is: 1,035.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,292.96 = 751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,292.96 = 751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,292.96 × 751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 971,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,271.55/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.47

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