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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,284.75 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,284.75 and 538.14 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,284.75 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,284.75 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,284.75 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 691,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,375.37/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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