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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.55, 1,286.52 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.55, 1,286.52 and 539.34 is: 744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.55 : 1,286.52 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.55/1,286.52 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.55x = 1,286.52 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.55x = 693,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,871.70/932.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.06

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