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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.79, 1,286.02 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.79, 1,286.02 and 539.04 is: 743.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.79 : 1,286.02 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.79/1,286.02 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.79x = 1,286.02 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.79x = 693,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,216.22/931.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.96

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