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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.21, 1,287.05 and 832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.21, 1,287.05 and 832.45 is: 1,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.21 : 1,287.05 = 832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.21/1,287.05 = 832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.21x = 1,287.05 × 832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.21x = 1,071,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,404.77/932.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.32

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