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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.42, 1,292.26 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.42, 1,292.26 and 538.04 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.42 : 1,292.26 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.42/1,292.26 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.42x = 1,292.26 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.42x = 695,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,287.57/936.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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