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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.45, 1,398.24 and 671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.45, 1,398.24 and 671.36 is: 1,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.45 : 1,398.24 = 671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.45/1,398.24 = 671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.45x = 1,398.24 × 671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.45x = 938,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,715.42/932.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.72

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