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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.80, 1,283.96 and 670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.80, 1,283.96 and 670.36 is: 922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.80 : 1,283.96 = 670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.80/1,283.96 = 670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.80x = 1,283.96 × 670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.80x = 860,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,715.43/932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.72

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