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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,396.89 and 623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,396.89 and 623.81 is: 934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,396.89 = 623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,396.89 = 623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,396.89 × 623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 871,386.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,386.97/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.14

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