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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.86, 1,297.47 and 761.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.86, 1,297.47 and 761.47 is: 1,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.86 : 1,297.47 = 761.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.86/1,297.47 = 761.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.86x = 1,297.47 × 761.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.86x = 987,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,984.48/938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.32

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