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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.52, 1,287.18 and 539.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.52, 1,287.18 and 539.67 is: 744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.52 : 1,287.18 = 539.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.52/1,287.18 = 539.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.52x = 1,287.18 × 539.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.52x = 694,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,652.43/932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.92

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