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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.28, 1,286.10 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.28, 1,286.10 and 637.08 is: 878.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.28 : 1,286.10 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.28/1,286.10 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.28x = 1,286.10 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.28x = 819,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,348.59/932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.87

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