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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.72, 1,287.12 and 559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.72, 1,287.12 and 559.71 is: 772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.72 : 1,287.12 = 559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.72/1,287.12 = 559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.72x = 1,287.12 × 559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.72x = 720,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,416.03/932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.39

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