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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.73, 1,286.71 and 652.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.73, 1,286.71 and 652.86 is: 900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.73 : 1,286.71 = 652.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.73/1,286.71 = 652.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.73x = 1,286.71 × 652.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.73x = 840,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,041.49/932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.63

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