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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.77, 1,293.34 and 704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.77, 1,293.34 and 704.49 is: 971.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.77 : 1,293.34 = 704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.77/1,293.34 = 704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.77x = 1,293.34 × 704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.77x = 911,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,145.10/937.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.61

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