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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.60, 1,285.26 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.60, 1,285.26 and 699.32 is: 963.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.60 : 1,285.26 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.60/1,285.26 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.60x = 1,285.26 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.60x = 898,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,808.02/932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.77

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