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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.23, 1,286.65 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.23, 1,286.65 and 554.20 is: 764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.23 : 1,286.65 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.23/1,286.65 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.23x = 1,286.65 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.23x = 713,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,061.43/932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.90

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