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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,294.35 and 705.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,294.35 and 705.78 is: 972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,294.35 = 705.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,294.35 = 705.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,294.35 × 705.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 913,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,526.34/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.81

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