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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,292.16 and 716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,292.16 and 716.34 is: 987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,292.16 = 716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,292.16 = 716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,292.16 × 716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 925,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,625.89/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.02

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