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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,286.64 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,286.64 and 539.34 is: 744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,286.64 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,286.64 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,286.64 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 693,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,936.42/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.44

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