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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.70, 1,293.16 and 770.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.70, 1,293.16 and 770.93 is: 1,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.70 : 1,293.16 = 770.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.70/1,293.16 = 770.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.70x = 1,293.16 × 770.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.70x = 996,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,935.84/937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.17

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