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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.61, 1,295.91 and 718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.61, 1,295.91 and 718.70 is: 992.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.61 : 1,295.91 = 718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.61/1,295.91 = 718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.61x = 1,295.91 × 718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.61x = 931,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,364.04/938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.28

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