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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.91, 1,287.48 and 539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.91, 1,287.48 and 539.96 is: 745.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.91 : 1,287.48 = 539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.91/1,287.48 = 539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.91x = 1,287.48 × 539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.91x = 695,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,181.26/932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.18

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