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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.78, 1,295.43 and 705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.78, 1,295.43 and 705.50 is: 973.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.78 : 1,295.43 = 705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.78/1,295.43 = 705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.78x = 1,295.43 × 705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.78x = 913,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,925.87/938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.53

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