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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.65, 1,399.07 and 562.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.65, 1,399.07 and 562.85 is: 844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.65 : 1,399.07 = 562.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.65/1,399.07 = 562.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.65x = 1,399.07 × 562.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.65x = 787,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,466.21/932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.33

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