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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.92, 1,285.68 and 670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.92, 1,285.68 and 670.48 is: 924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.92 : 1,285.68 = 670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.92/1,285.68 = 670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.92x = 1,285.68 × 670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.92x = 862,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,022.73/932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.00

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