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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932, 1,286.22 and 582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932, 1,286.22 and 582.92 is: 804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932 : 1,286.22 = 582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932/1,286.22 = 582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932x = 1,286.22 × 582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932x = 749,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,763.36/932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.47

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