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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.95, 1,293.32 and 654.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.95, 1,293.32 and 654.86 is: 902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.95 : 1,293.32 = 654.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.95/1,293.32 = 654.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.95x = 1,293.32 × 654.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.95x = 846,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,945.20/938.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.02

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