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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.89, 1,296.11 and 660.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.89, 1,296.11 and 660.59 is: 911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.89 : 1,296.11 = 660.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.89/1,296.11 = 660.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.89x = 1,296.11 × 660.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.89x = 856,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,197.30/938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.93

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