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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.61, 1,286.42 and 693.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.61, 1,286.42 and 693.13 is: 956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.61 : 1,286.42 = 693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.61/1,286.42 = 693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.61x = 1,286.42 × 693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.61x = 891,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,653.14/932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.08

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