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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,292.40 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,292.40 and 532.72 is: 735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,292.40 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,292.40 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,292.40 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 688,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,487.33/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.15

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