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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.26, 1,286.50 and 583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.26, 1,286.50 and 583.14 is: 804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.26 : 1,286.50 = 583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.26/1,286.50 = 583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.26x = 1,286.50 × 583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.26x = 750,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,209.61/932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.72

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