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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.20, 1,294.60 and 675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.20, 1,294.60 and 675.76 is: 932.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.20 : 1,294.60 = 675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.20/1,294.60 = 675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.20x = 1,294.60 × 675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.20x = 874,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,838.90/938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.47

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