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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.03, 1,285.97 and 633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.03, 1,285.97 and 633.41 is: 873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.03 : 1,285.97 = 633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.03/1,285.97 = 633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.03x = 1,285.97 × 633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.03x = 814,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,546.26/932.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.95

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