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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,292.40 and 820.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,292.40 and 820.32 is: 1,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,292.40 = 820.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,292.40 = 820.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,292.40 × 820.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 1,060,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,181.57/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.25

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