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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.51, 1,396.78 and 710.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.51, 1,396.78 and 710.69 is: 1,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.51 : 1,396.78 = 710.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.51/1,396.78 = 710.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.51x = 1,396.78 × 710.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.51x = 992,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,668.82/932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.51

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