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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.36, 1,396.38 and 700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.36, 1,396.38 and 700.52 is: 1,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.36 : 1,396.38 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.36/1,396.38 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.36x = 1,396.38 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.36x = 978,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,192.12/932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.16

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