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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.01, 1,294.26 and 689.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.01, 1,294.26 and 689.54 is: 951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.01 : 1,294.26 = 689.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.01/1,294.26 = 689.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.01x = 1,294.26 × 689.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.01x = 892,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,444.04/938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.42

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