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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.42, 1,287 and 617.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.42, 1,287 and 617.73 is: 852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.42 : 1,287 = 617.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.42/1,287 = 617.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.42x = 1,287 × 617.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.42x = 795,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,018.51/932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.64

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