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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,295.66 and 716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,295.66 and 716.56 is: 989.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,295.66 = 716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,295.66 = 716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,295.66 × 716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 928,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,418.13/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.68

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