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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.30, 1,295.45 and 703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.30, 1,295.45 and 703.80 is: 970.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.30 : 1,295.45 = 703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.30/1,295.45 = 703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.30x = 1,295.45 × 703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.30x = 911,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,741.69/939.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.66

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