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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.40, 1,286.70 and 539.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.40, 1,286.70 and 539.43 is: 744.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.40 : 1,286.70 = 539.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.40/1,286.70 = 539.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.40x = 1,286.70 × 539.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.40x = 694,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,084.58/932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.41

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