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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.96, 1,296.18 and 669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.96, 1,296.18 and 669.96 is: 924.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.96 : 1,296.18 = 669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.96/1,296.18 = 669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.96x = 1,296.18 × 669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.96x = 868,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,388.75/938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.84

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