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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.42, 1,399.14 and 567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.42, 1,399.14 and 567.47 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.42 : 1,399.14 = 567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.42/1,399.14 = 567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.42x = 1,399.14 × 567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.42x = 793,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,969.98/932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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