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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.52, 1,293.96 and 716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.52, 1,293.96 and 716 is: 988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.52 : 1,293.96 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.52/1,293.96 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.52x = 1,293.96 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.52x = 926,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,475.36/937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.22

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