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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.22, 1,292.05 and 538.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.22, 1,292.05 and 538.01 is: 742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.22 : 1,292.05 = 538.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.22/1,292.05 = 538.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.22x = 1,292.05 × 538.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.22x = 695,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,135.49/936.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.49

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