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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.37, 1,285.97 and 875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.37, 1,285.97 and 875.67 is: 1,207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.37 : 1,285.97 = 875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.37/1,285.97 = 875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.37x = 1,285.97 × 875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.37x = 1,126,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,080.97/932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.76

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