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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.78, 1,292.75 and 538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.78, 1,292.75 and 538.47 is: 743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.78 : 1,292.75 = 538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.78/1,292.75 = 538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.78x = 1,292.75 × 538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.78x = 696,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,107.09/936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.08

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