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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.96, 1,399.44 and 678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.96, 1,399.44 and 678.08 is: 1,017.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.96 : 1,399.44 = 678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.96/1,399.44 = 678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.96x = 1,399.44 × 678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.96x = 948,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,932.28/932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.12

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