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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.48, 1,293.06 and 738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.48, 1,293.06 and 738.04 is: 1,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.48 : 1,293.06 = 738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.48/1,293.06 = 738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.48x = 1,293.06 × 738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.48x = 954,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,330.00/937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.97

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