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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.66, 1,398.43 and 643.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.66, 1,398.43 and 643.78 is: 965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.66 : 1,398.43 = 643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.66/1,398.43 = 643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.66x = 1,398.43 × 643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.66x = 900,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,281.27/932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.28

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