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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.64, 1,285.38 and 652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.64, 1,285.38 and 652.38 is: 899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.64 : 1,285.38 = 652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.64/1,285.38 = 652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.64x = 1,285.38 × 652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.64x = 838,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,556.20/932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.12

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