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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.13, 1,285.01 and 538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.13, 1,285.01 and 538.18 is: 742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.13 : 1,285.01 = 538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.13/1,285.01 = 538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.13x = 1,285.01 × 538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.13x = 691,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,565.82/931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.72

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