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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.72, 1,399.08 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.72, 1,399.08 and 547.44 is: 821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.72 : 1,399.08 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.72/1,399.08 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.72x = 1,399.08 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.72x = 765,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,912.36/932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.16

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