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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.38, 1,286.47 and 539.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.38, 1,286.47 and 539.39 is: 744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.38 : 1,286.47 = 539.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.38/1,286.47 = 539.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.38x = 1,286.47 × 539.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.38x = 693,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,909.05/932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.23

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