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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.43, 1,286.67 and 559.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.43, 1,286.67 and 559.34 is: 771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.43 : 1,286.67 = 559.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.43/1,286.67 = 559.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.43x = 1,286.67 × 559.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.43x = 719,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,683.20/932.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.84

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