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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.60, 1,294.26 and 672.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.60, 1,294.26 and 672.92 is: 927.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.60 : 1,294.26 = 672.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.60/1,294.26 = 672.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.60x = 1,294.26 × 672.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.60x = 870,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,933.44/938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.91

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