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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,292.37 and 538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,292.37 and 538.24 is: 742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,292.37 = 538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,292.37 = 538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,292.37 × 538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 695,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,605.23/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.76

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