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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.79, 1,287.10 and 539.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.79, 1,287.10 and 539.73 is: 744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.79 : 1,287.10 = 539.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.79/1,287.10 = 539.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.79x = 1,287.10 × 539.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.79x = 694,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,686.48/932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.74

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