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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,292.40 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,292.40 and 538.14 is: 742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,292.40 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,292.40 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,292.40 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 695,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,492.14/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.67

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