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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,286.40 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,286.40 and 539.22 is: 744.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,286.40 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,286.40 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,286.40 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 693,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,652.61/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.13

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