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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.97, 1,286.42 and 775.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.97, 1,286.42 and 775.79 is: 1,069.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.97 : 1,286.42 = 775.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.97/1,286.42 = 775.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.97x = 1,286.42 × 775.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.97x = 997,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,981.46/932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.68

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