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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.94, 1,294.38 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.94, 1,294.38 and 658.32 is: 907.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.94 : 1,294.38 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.94/1,294.38 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.94x = 1,294.38 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.94x = 852,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,116.24/938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.53

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