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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.12, 1,397.88 and 785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.12, 1,397.88 and 785.96 is: 1,178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.12 : 1,397.88 = 785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.12/1,397.88 = 785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.12x = 1,397.88 × 785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.12x = 1,098,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,677.76/932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.69

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