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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.48, 1,283.28 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.48, 1,283.28 and 699.20 is: 962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.48 : 1,283.28 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.48/1,283.28 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.48x = 1,283.28 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.48x = 897,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,269.38/932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.24

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