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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.57, 1,397.53 and 726.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.57, 1,397.53 and 726.23 is: 1,088.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.57 : 1,397.53 = 726.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.57/1,397.53 = 726.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.57x = 1,397.53 × 726.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.57x = 1,014,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,928.21/932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.31

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