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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.34, 1,400.12 and 687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.34, 1,400.12 and 687.99 is: 1,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.34 : 1,400.12 = 687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.34/1,400.12 = 687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.34x = 1,400.12 × 687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.34x = 963,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,268.56/932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.17

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