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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,285.38 and 559.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,285.38 and 559.14 is: 771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,285.38 = 559.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,285.38 = 559.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,285.38 × 559.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 718,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,707.37/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.06

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