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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,286.58 and 539.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,286.58 and 539.38 is: 744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,286.58 = 539.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,286.58 = 539.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,286.58 × 539.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 693,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,955.52/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.51

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