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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.23, 1,399.26 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.23, 1,399.26 and 710.80 is: 1,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.23 : 1,399.26 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.23/1,399.26 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.23x = 1,399.26 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.23x = 994,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,593.18/932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.90

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