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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.38, 1,293.75 and 715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.38, 1,293.75 and 715.92 is: 988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.38 : 1,293.75 = 715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.38/1,293.75 = 715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.38x = 1,293.75 × 715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.38x = 926,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,221.50/937.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.10

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