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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.22, 1,295.29 and 673.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.22, 1,295.29 and 673.21 is: 929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.22 : 1,295.29 = 673.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.22/1,295.29 = 673.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.22x = 1,295.29 × 673.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.22x = 872,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,004.64/938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.43

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