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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.27, 1,292.03 and 532.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.27, 1,292.03 and 532.49 is: 734.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.27 : 1,292.03 = 532.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.27/1,292.03 = 532.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.27x = 1,292.03 × 532.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.27x = 687,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,983.93/936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.81

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