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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.49, 1,295.22 and 676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.49, 1,295.22 and 676.67 is: 933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.49 : 1,295.22 = 676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.49/1,295.22 = 676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.49x = 1,295.22 × 676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.49x = 876,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,430.04/938.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.87

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