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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.49, 1,286.69 and 539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.49, 1,286.69 and 539.44 is: 744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.49 : 1,286.69 = 539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.49/1,286.69 = 539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.49x = 1,286.69 × 539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.49x = 694,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,086.14/932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.34

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