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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.56, 1,292.28 and 704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.56, 1,292.28 and 704.28 is: 970.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.56 : 1,292.28 = 704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.56/1,292.28 = 704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.56x = 1,292.28 × 704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.56x = 910,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,126.96/937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.74

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