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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,293.77 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,293.77 and 704.16 is: 971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,293.77 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,293.77 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,293.77 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 911,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,021.08/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.82

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