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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.68, 1,397.10 and 758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.68, 1,397.10 and 758.56 is: 1,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.68 : 1,397.10 = 758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.68/1,397.10 = 758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.68x = 1,397.10 × 758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.68x = 1,059,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,784.18/932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.28

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