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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.14, 1,286.13 and 539.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.14, 1,286.13 and 539.14 is: 743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.14 : 1,286.13 = 539.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.14/1,286.13 = 539.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.14x = 1,286.13 × 539.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.14x = 693,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,404.13/932.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.88

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