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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.66, 1,287.97 and 699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.66, 1,287.97 and 699.38 is: 965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.66 : 1,287.97 = 699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.66/1,287.97 = 699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.66x = 1,287.97 × 699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.66x = 900,772.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,772.27/932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.82

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