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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.88, 1,397.40 and 607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.88, 1,397.40 and 607.24 is: 909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.88 : 1,397.40 = 607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.88/1,397.40 = 607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.88x = 1,397.40 × 607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.88x = 848,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,557.18/932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.61

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