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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.46, 1,285.92 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.46, 1,285.92 and 736.44 is: 1,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.46 : 1,285.92 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.46/1,285.92 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.46x = 1,285.92 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.46x = 947,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,002.92/932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.60

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