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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.44, 1,295.15 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.44, 1,295.15 and 705.16 is: 973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.44 : 1,295.15 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.44/1,295.15 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.44x = 1,295.15 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.44x = 913,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,287.97/938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.20

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