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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.00, 1,286.19 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.00, 1,286.19 and 533.72 is: 736.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.00 : 1,286.19 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.00/1,286.19 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.00x = 1,286.19 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.00x = 686,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,468.54/932.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.56

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