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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.74, 1,295.82 and 840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.74, 1,295.82 and 840.32 is: 1,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.74 : 1,295.82 = 840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.74/1,295.82 = 840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.74x = 1,295.82 × 840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.74x = 1,088,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,903.46/938.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.96

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