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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.92, 1,396.94 and 624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.92, 1,396.94 and 624.28 is: 934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.92 : 1,396.94 = 624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.92/1,396.94 = 624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.92x = 1,396.94 × 624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.92x = 872,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,081.70/932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.79

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