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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,292.64 and 715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,292.64 and 715.70 is: 987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,292.64 = 715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,292.64 = 715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,292.64 × 715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 925,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,142.45/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.24

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