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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.67, 1,399.82 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.67, 1,399.82 and 608.40 is: 913.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.67 : 1,399.82 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.67/1,399.82 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.67x = 1,399.82 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.67x = 851,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,647.45/932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.13

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