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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.90, 1,294.31 and 658.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.90, 1,294.31 and 658.29 is: 907.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.90 : 1,294.31 = 658.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.90/1,294.31 = 658.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.90x = 1,294.31 × 658.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.90x = 852,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,031.33/938.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.48

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