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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.83, 1,287.29 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.83, 1,287.29 and 539.84 is: 744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.83 : 1,287.29 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.83/1,287.29 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.83x = 1,287.29 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.83x = 694,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,935.20/932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.98

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