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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.08, 1,286.19 and 548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.08, 1,286.19 and 548.77 is: 757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.08 : 1,286.19 = 548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.08/1,286.19 = 548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.08x = 1,286.19 × 548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.08x = 705,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,827.07/932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.26

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