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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.06, 1,286.26 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.06, 1,286.26 and 539.12 is: 744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.06 : 1,286.26 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.06/1,286.26 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.06x = 1,286.26 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.06x = 693,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,450.36/932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.00

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