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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.40, 1,286.52 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.40, 1,286.52 and 539.16 is: 743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.40 : 1,286.52 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.40/1,286.52 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.40x = 1,286.52 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.40x = 693,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,640.12/932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.93

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