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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.60, 1,287.14 and 711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.60, 1,287.14 and 711.13 is: 981.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.60 : 1,287.14 = 711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.60/1,287.14 = 711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.60x = 1,287.14 × 711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.60x = 915,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,317.09/932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.47

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