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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.33, 1,285.25 and 651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.33, 1,285.25 and 651.69 is: 898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.33 : 1,285.25 = 651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.33/1,285.25 = 651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.33x = 1,285.25 × 651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.33x = 837,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,578.15/932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.38

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