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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.39, 1,292.19 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.39, 1,292.19 and 538.12 is: 742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.39 : 1,292.19 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.39/1,292.19 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.39x = 1,292.19 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.39x = 695,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,353.28/936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.59

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