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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.57, 1,397.03 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.57, 1,397.03 and 715.08 is: 1,071.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.57 : 1,397.03 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.57/1,397.03 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.57x = 1,397.03 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.57x = 998,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,988.21/932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.22

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