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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,293.21 and 701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,293.21 and 701.61 is: 968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,293.21 = 701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,293.21 = 701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,293.21 × 701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 907,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,329.07/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.00

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