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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.54, 1,396.08 and 736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.54, 1,396.08 and 736.17 is: 1,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.54 : 1,396.08 = 736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.54/1,396.08 = 736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.54x = 1,396.08 × 736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.54x = 1,027,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,752.21/932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.10

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