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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.02, 1,286.11 and 539.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.02, 1,286.11 and 539.07 is: 743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.02 : 1,286.11 = 539.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.02/1,286.11 = 539.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.02x = 1,286.11 × 539.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.02x = 693,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,303.32/932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.87

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