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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,293.40 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,293.40 and 704.04 is: 971.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,293.40 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,293.40 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,293.40 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 910,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,605.34/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.50

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