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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.58, 1,284.93 and 621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.58, 1,284.93 and 621.54 is: 856.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.58 : 1,284.93 = 621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.58/1,284.93 = 621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.58x = 1,284.93 × 621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.58x = 798,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,635.39/932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.37

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