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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.62, 1,294.57 and 717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.62, 1,294.57 and 717.02 is: 988.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.62 : 1,294.57 = 717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.62/1,294.57 = 717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.62x = 1,294.57 × 717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.62x = 928,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,232.58/938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.93

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