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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.09, 1,397.17 and 684.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.09, 1,397.17 and 684.93 is: 1,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.09 : 1,397.17 = 684.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.09/1,397.17 = 684.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.09x = 1,397.17 × 684.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.09x = 956,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,961.94/932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.68

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