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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.14, 1,396.89 and 736.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.14, 1,396.89 and 736.27 is: 1,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.14 : 1,396.89 = 736.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.14/1,396.89 = 736.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.14x = 1,396.89 × 736.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.14x = 1,028,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,488.20/932.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.37

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