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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.78, 1,286.84 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.78, 1,286.84 and 534.38 is: 737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.78 : 1,286.84 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.78/1,286.84 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.78x = 1,286.84 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.78x = 687,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,656.46/932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.21

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