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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.61, 1,286.98 and 539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.61, 1,286.98 and 539.62 is: 744.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.61 : 1,286.98 = 539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.61/1,286.98 = 539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.61x = 1,286.98 × 539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.61x = 694,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,480.15/932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.66

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