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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.13, 1,286.28 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.13, 1,286.28 and 533.79 is: 736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.13 : 1,286.28 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.13/1,286.28 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.13x = 1,286.28 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.13x = 686,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,603.40/932.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.60

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