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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.47, 1,406.93 and 706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.47, 1,406.93 and 706.91 is: 1,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.47 : 1,406.93 = 706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.47/1,406.93 = 706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.47x = 1,406.93 × 706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.47x = 994,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,569.35/938.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.78

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