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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,284.96 and 532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,284.96 and 532.83 is: 735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,284.96 = 532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,284.96 = 532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,284.96 × 532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 684,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,665.24/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.33

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