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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.72, 1,395.76 and 644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.72, 1,395.76 and 644.36 is: 964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.72 : 1,395.76 = 644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.72/1,395.76 = 644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.72x = 1,395.76 × 644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.72x = 899,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,371.91/932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.25

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