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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,287.29 and 539.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,287.29 and 539.85 is: 744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,287.29 = 539.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,287.29 = 539.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,287.29 × 539.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 694,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,944.86/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.99

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