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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.36, 1,286.69 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.36, 1,286.69 and 534.08 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.36 : 1,286.69 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.36/1,286.69 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.36x = 1,286.69 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.36x = 687,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,192.72/932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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