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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.46, 1,286.77 and 539.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.46, 1,286.77 and 539.49 is: 744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.46 : 1,286.77 = 539.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.46/1,286.77 = 539.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.46x = 1,286.77 × 539.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.46x = 694,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,199.55/932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.48

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