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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,293.50 and 703.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,293.50 and 703.38 is: 971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,293.50 = 703.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,293.50 = 703.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,293.50 × 703.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 909,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,822.03/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.35

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