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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.04, 1,286.01 and 559.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.04, 1,286.01 and 559.03 is: 771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.04 : 1,286.01 = 559.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.04/1,286.01 = 559.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.04x = 1,286.01 × 559.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.04x = 718,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,918.17/932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.34

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