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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.83, 1,292.90 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.83, 1,292.90 and 538.56 is: 743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.83 : 1,292.90 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.83/1,292.90 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.83x = 1,292.90 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.83x = 696,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,295.07/936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.25

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