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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,293.27 and 703.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,293.27 and 703.78 is: 971.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,293.27 = 703.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,293.27 = 703.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,293.27 × 703.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 910,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,177.56/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.31

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