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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.60, 1,285.47 and 745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.60, 1,285.47 and 745.49 is: 1,027.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.60 : 1,285.47 = 745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.60/1,285.47 = 745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.60x = 1,285.47 × 745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.60x = 958,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,305.03/932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.56

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