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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.72, 1,286.07 and 775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.72, 1,286.07 and 775.54 is: 1,069.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.72 : 1,286.07 = 775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.72/1,286.07 = 775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.72x = 1,286.07 × 775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.72x = 997,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,398.73/932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.34

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