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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.98, 1,396.92 and 715.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.98, 1,396.92 and 715.54 is: 1,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.98 : 1,396.92 = 715.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.98/1,396.92 = 715.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.98x = 1,396.92 × 715.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.98x = 999,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,552.14/932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.35

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