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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.15, 1,285.80 and 670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.15, 1,285.80 and 670.52 is: 924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.15 : 1,285.80 = 670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.15/1,285.80 = 670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.15x = 1,285.80 × 670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.15x = 862,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,154.62/932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.91

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