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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.75, 1,396.18 and 619.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.75, 1,396.18 and 619.79 is: 927.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.75 : 1,396.18 = 619.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.75/1,396.18 = 619.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.75x = 1,396.18 × 619.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.75x = 865,328.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,328.71/932.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.71

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