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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.29, 1,398.63 and 585.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.29, 1,398.63 and 585.74 is: 878.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.29 : 1,398.63 = 585.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.29/1,398.63 = 585.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.29x = 1,398.63 × 585.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.29x = 819,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,233.54/932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.73

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