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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.90, 1,287.30 and 539.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.90, 1,287.30 and 539.86 is: 744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.90 : 1,287.30 = 539.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.90/1,287.30 = 539.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.90x = 1,287.30 × 539.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.90x = 694,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,961.78/932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.95

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