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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.76, 1,415.08 and 932.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.76, 1,415.08 and 932.35 is: 1,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.76 : 1,415.08 = 932.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.76/1,415.08 = 932.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.76x = 1,415.08 × 932.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.76x = 1,319,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,349.84/948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.60

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