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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.19, 1,288.76 and 698.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.19, 1,288.76 and 698.91 is: 966.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.19 : 1,288.76 = 698.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.19/1,288.76 = 698.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.19x = 1,288.76 × 698.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.19x = 900,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,723.76/932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.24

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