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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,281.99 and 782.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,281.99 and 782.65 is: 1,076.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,281.99 = 782.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,281.99 = 782.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,281.99 × 782.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 1,003,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,349.47/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.44

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