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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.46, 1,286.19 and 582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.46, 1,286.19 and 582.54 is: 803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.46 : 1,286.19 = 582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.46/1,286.19 = 582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.46x = 1,286.19 × 582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.46x = 749,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,257.12/932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.53

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