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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.31, 1,294.64 and 702.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.31, 1,294.64 and 702.31 is: 970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.31 : 1,294.64 = 702.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.31/1,294.64 = 702.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.31x = 1,294.64 × 702.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.31x = 909,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,231.87/937.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.05

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