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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.24, 1,294.80 and 704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.24, 1,294.80 and 704.96 is: 972.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.24 : 1,294.80 = 704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.24/1,294.80 = 704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.24x = 1,294.80 × 704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.24x = 912,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,782.21/938.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.87

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