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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.19, 1,286.43 and 559.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.19, 1,286.43 and 559.49 is: 772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.19 : 1,286.43 = 559.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.19/1,286.43 = 559.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.19x = 1,286.43 × 559.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.19x = 719,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,744.72/932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.10

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