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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,287.36 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,287.36 and 583.04 is: 805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,287.36 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,287.36 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,287.36 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 750,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,582.37/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.21

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