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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.47, 1,295.80 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.47, 1,295.80 and 717.04 is: 990.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.47 : 1,295.80 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.47/1,295.80 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.47x = 1,295.80 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.47x = 929,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,138.44/938.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.05

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