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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.41, 1,396.59 and 606.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.41, 1,396.59 and 606.79 is: 908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.41 : 1,396.59 = 606.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.41/1,396.59 = 606.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.41x = 1,396.59 × 606.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.41x = 847,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,436.85/932.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.87

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