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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,397.89 and 586.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,397.89 and 586.14 is: 878.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,397.89 = 586.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,397.89 = 586.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,397.89 × 586.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 819,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,354.74/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.61

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