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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.86, 1,408.02 and 932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.86, 1,408.02 and 932.69 is: 1,392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.86 : 1,408.02 = 932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.86/1,408.02 = 932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.86x = 1,408.02 × 932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.86x = 1,313,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,246.17/942.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.83

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