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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.24, 1,287.02 and 837.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.24, 1,287.02 and 837.68 is: 1,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.24 : 1,287.02 = 837.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.24/1,287.02 = 837.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.24x = 1,287.02 × 837.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.24x = 1,078,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,106.57/932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.47

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