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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.58, 1,396.16 and 702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.58, 1,396.16 and 702.44 is: 1,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.58 : 1,396.16 = 702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.58/1,396.16 = 702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.58x = 1,396.16 × 702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.58x = 980,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,713.41/932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.62

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