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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.57, 1,295.82 and 704.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.57, 1,295.82 and 704.07 is: 971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.57 : 1,295.82 = 704.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.57/1,295.82 = 704.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.57x = 1,295.82 × 704.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.57x = 912,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,344.47/939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.02

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