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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.88, 1,398.24 and 759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.88, 1,398.24 and 759.86 is: 1,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.88 : 1,398.24 = 759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.88/1,398.24 = 759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.88x = 1,398.24 × 759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.88x = 1,062,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,466.65/932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.91

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