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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.19, 1,286.34 and 539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.19, 1,286.34 and 539.24 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.19 : 1,286.34 = 539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.19/1,286.34 = 539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.19x = 1,286.34 × 539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.19x = 693,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,646.40/932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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