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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,294.32 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,294.32 and 672.84 is: 928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,294.32 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,294.32 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,294.32 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 870,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,870.27/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.04

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