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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.89, 1,284.74 and 703.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.89, 1,284.74 and 703.77 is: 970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.89 : 1,284.74 = 703.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.89/1,284.74 = 703.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.89x = 1,284.74 × 703.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.89x = 904,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,155.00/931.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.24

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