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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.28, 1,287.45 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.28, 1,287.45 and 699 is: 965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.28 : 1,287.45 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.28/1,287.45 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.28x = 1,287.45 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.28x = 899,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,927.55/932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.30

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