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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.19, 1,284.39 and 782.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.19, 1,284.39 and 782.28 is: 1,077.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.19 : 1,284.39 = 782.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.19/1,284.39 = 782.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.19x = 1,284.39 × 782.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.19x = 1,004,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,752.61/932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.84

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