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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,285.74 and 710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,285.74 and 710.70 is: 980.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,285.74 = 710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,285.74 = 710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,285.74 × 710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 913,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,775.42/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.34

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