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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.69, 1,287.05 and 559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.69, 1,287.05 and 559.73 is: 772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.69 : 1,287.05 = 559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.69/1,287.05 = 559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.69x = 1,287.05 × 559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.69x = 720,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,400.92/932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.39

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