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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.72, 1,398 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.72, 1,398 and 445.52 is: 667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.72 : 1,398 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.72/1,398 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.72x = 1,398 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.72x = 622,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,836.96/932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.76

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