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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.88, 1,294.87 and 703.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.88, 1,294.87 and 703.38 is: 970.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.88 : 1,294.87 = 703.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.88/1,294.87 = 703.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.88x = 1,294.87 × 703.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.88x = 910,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,782.58/938.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.07

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