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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.78, 1,287.36 and 534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.78, 1,287.36 and 534.56 is: 737.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.78 : 1,287.36 = 534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.78/1,287.36 = 534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.78x = 1,287.36 × 534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.78x = 688,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,176.03/932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.77

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