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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.95, 1,287.57 and 539.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.95, 1,287.57 and 539.95 is: 745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.95 : 1,287.57 = 539.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.95/1,287.57 = 539.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.95x = 1,287.57 × 539.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.95x = 695,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,223.42/932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.19

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