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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.83, 1,285.63 and 766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.83, 1,285.63 and 766.51 is: 1,056.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.83 : 1,285.63 = 766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.83/1,285.63 = 766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.83x = 1,285.63 × 766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.83x = 985,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,448.25/932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.41

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