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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,284.66 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,284.66 and 538.08 is: 742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,284.66 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,284.66 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,284.66 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 691,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,249.85/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.47

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