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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.67, 1,286.55 and 559.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.67, 1,286.55 and 559.53 is: 771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.67 : 1,286.55 = 559.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.67/1,286.55 = 559.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.67x = 1,286.55 × 559.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.67x = 719,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,863.32/932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.83

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