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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,293.28 and 703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,293.28 and 703.80 is: 971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,293.28 = 703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,293.28 = 703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,293.28 × 703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 910,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,210.46/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.33

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