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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,294.98 and 705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,294.98 and 705.94 is: 974.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,294.98 = 705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,294.98 = 705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,294.98 × 705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 914,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,178.18/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.46

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