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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.32, 1,285.52 and 670.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.32, 1,285.52 and 670.09 is: 924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.32 : 1,285.52 = 670.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.32/1,285.52 = 670.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.32x = 1,285.52 × 670.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.32x = 861,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,414.10/931.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.94

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