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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.63, 1,286.22 and 683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.63, 1,286.22 and 683.90 is: 943.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.63 : 1,286.22 = 683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.63/1,286.22 = 683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.63x = 1,286.22 × 683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.63x = 879,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,645.86/932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.19

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