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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.26, 1,397.85 and 721.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.26, 1,397.85 and 721.11 is: 1,081.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.26 : 1,397.85 = 721.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.26/1,397.85 = 721.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.26x = 1,397.85 × 721.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.26x = 1,008,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,003.61/932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.25

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