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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.68, 1,297.32 and 707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.68, 1,297.32 and 707.84 is: 977.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.68 : 1,297.32 = 707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.68/1,297.32 = 707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.68x = 1,297.32 × 707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.68x = 918,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,294.99/939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.24

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