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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.27, 1,286.54 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.27, 1,286.54 and 533.94 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.27 : 1,286.54 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.27/1,286.54 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.27x = 1,286.54 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.27x = 686,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,936.11/932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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