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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.72, 1,396.04 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.72, 1,396.04 and 565.79 is: 846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.72 : 1,396.04 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.72/1,396.04 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.72x = 1,396.04 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.72x = 789,855.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,855.66/932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.83

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