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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.56, 1,295.34 and 705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.56, 1,295.34 and 705.28 is: 973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.56 : 1,295.34 = 705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.56/1,295.34 = 705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.56x = 1,295.34 × 705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.56x = 913,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,577.40/938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.38

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