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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.89, 1,292.82 and 538.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.89, 1,292.82 and 538.51 is: 743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.89 : 1,292.82 = 538.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.89/1,292.82 = 538.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.89x = 1,292.82 × 538.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.89x = 696,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,196.50/936.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.09

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