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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.01, 1,296.20 and 718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.01, 1,296.20 and 718.50 is: 992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.01 : 1,296.20 = 718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.01/1,296.20 = 718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.01x = 1,296.20 × 718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.01x = 931,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,326.36/938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.87

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