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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.24, 1,285.14 and 735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.24, 1,285.14 and 735.40 is: 1,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.24 : 1,285.14 = 735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.24/1,285.14 = 735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.24x = 1,285.14 × 735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.24x = 945,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,091.96/932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.79

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