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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.85, 1,397.15 and 792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.85, 1,397.15 and 792.52 is: 1,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.85 : 1,397.15 = 792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.85/1,397.15 = 792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.85x = 1,397.15 × 792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.85x = 1,107,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,264.83/932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.97

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