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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.18, 1,285.66 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.18, 1,285.66 and 595.92 is: 821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.18 : 1,285.66 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.18/1,285.66 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.18x = 1,285.66 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.18x = 766,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,150.51/932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.89

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