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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.40, 1,399.26 and 608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.40, 1,399.26 and 608.49 is: 913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.40 : 1,399.26 = 608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.40/1,399.26 = 608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.40x = 1,399.26 × 608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.40x = 851,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,435.72/932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.17

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