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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.36, 1,286.64 and 528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.36, 1,286.64 and 528.58 is: 729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.36 : 1,286.64 = 528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.36/1,286.64 = 528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.36x = 1,286.64 × 528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.36x = 680,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,092.17/932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.43

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