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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.58, 1,287 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.58, 1,287 and 534.24 is: 737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.58 : 1,287 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.58/1,287 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.58x = 1,287 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.58x = 687,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,566.88/932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.27

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