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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,294.92 and 705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,294.92 and 705.24 is: 973.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,294.92 = 705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,294.92 = 705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,294.92 × 705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 913,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,229.38/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.05

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