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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.25, 1,294.65 and 659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.25, 1,294.65 and 659.34 is: 909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.25 : 1,294.65 = 659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.25/1,294.65 = 659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.25x = 1,294.65 × 659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.25x = 853,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,614.53/938.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.79

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