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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.96, 1,397.28 and 714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.96, 1,397.28 and 714.80 is: 1,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.96 : 1,397.28 = 714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.96/1,397.28 = 714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.96x = 1,397.28 × 714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.96x = 998,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,775.74/932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.55

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