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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.19, 1,293.87 and 716.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.19, 1,293.87 and 716.73 is: 988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.19 : 1,293.87 = 716.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.19/1,293.87 = 716.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.19x = 1,293.87 × 716.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.19x = 927,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,355.45/938.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.45

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