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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.76, 1,288.98 and 684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.76, 1,288.98 and 684.36 is: 945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.76 : 1,288.98 = 684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.76/1,288.98 = 684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.76x = 1,288.98 × 684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.76x = 882,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,126.35/932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.72

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