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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.28, 1,397.10 and 686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.28, 1,397.10 and 686.88 is: 1,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.28 : 1,397.10 = 686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.28/1,397.10 = 686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.28x = 1,397.10 × 686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.28x = 959,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,640.05/932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.35

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