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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,285.01 and 538.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,285.01 and 538.17 is: 742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,285.01 = 538.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,285.01 = 538.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,285.01 × 538.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 691,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,548.34/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.69

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