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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.06, 1,292.97 and 704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.06, 1,292.97 and 704.78 is: 971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.06 : 1,292.97 = 704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.06/1,292.97 = 704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.06x = 1,292.97 × 704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.06x = 911,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,259.40/938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.43

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