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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.40, 1,286.43 and 539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.40, 1,286.43 and 539.37 is: 744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.40 : 1,286.43 = 539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.40/1,286.43 = 539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.40x = 1,286.43 × 539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.40x = 693,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,861.75/932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.17

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