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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.97, 1,286.17 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.97, 1,286.17 and 539.12 is: 744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.97 : 1,286.17 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.97/1,286.17 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.97x = 1,286.17 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.97x = 693,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,399.97/931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.02

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