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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.86, 1,294.88 and 717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.86, 1,294.88 and 717.95 is: 991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.86 : 1,294.88 = 717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.86/1,294.88 = 717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.86x = 1,294.88 × 717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.86x = 929,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,649.03/937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.24

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