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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.63, 1,287.86 and 845.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.63, 1,287.86 and 845.15 is: 1,167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.63 : 1,287.86 = 845.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.63/1,287.86 = 845.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.63x = 1,287.86 × 845.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.63x = 1,088,424.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,424.21/932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.05

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