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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.17, 1,285.86 and 582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.17, 1,285.86 and 582.25 is: 803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.17 : 1,285.86 = 582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.17/1,285.86 = 582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.17x = 1,285.86 × 582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.17x = 748,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,691.99/932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.17

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