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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,396.86 and 896.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,396.86 and 896.59 is: 1,343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,396.86 = 896.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,396.86 = 896.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,396.86 × 896.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 1,252,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,410.71/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.64

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