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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,286.01 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,286.01 and 559.32 is: 771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,286.01 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,286.01 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,286.01 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 719,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,291.11/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.69

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