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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.60, 1,286.84 and 539.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.60, 1,286.84 and 539.55 is: 744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.60 : 1,286.84 = 539.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.60/1,286.84 = 539.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.60x = 1,286.84 × 539.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.60x = 694,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,314.52/932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.49

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