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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,286.96 and 559.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,286.96 and 559.70 is: 772.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,286.96 = 559.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,286.96 = 559.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,286.96 × 559.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 720,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,316.13/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.41

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