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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.18, 1,286.08 and 652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.18, 1,286.08 and 652.32 is: 899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.18 : 1,286.08 = 652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.18/1,286.08 = 652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.18x = 1,286.08 × 652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.18x = 838,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,934.07/932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.97

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