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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.79, 1,292.82 and 538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.79, 1,292.82 and 538.48 is: 743.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.79 : 1,292.82 = 538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.79/1,292.82 = 538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.79x = 1,292.82 × 538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.79x = 696,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,151.25/936.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.13

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