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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.81, 1,287.54 and 559.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.81, 1,287.54 and 559.59 is: 772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.81 : 1,287.54 = 559.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.81/1,287.54 = 559.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.81x = 1,287.54 × 559.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.81x = 720,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,494.51/932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.40

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