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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.49, 1,397.52 and 715.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.49, 1,397.52 and 715.01 is: 1,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.49 : 1,397.52 = 715.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.49/1,397.52 = 715.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.49x = 1,397.52 × 715.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.49x = 999,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,233.79/932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.58

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