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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.16, 1,285.02 and 538.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.16, 1,285.02 and 538.21 is: 742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.16 : 1,285.02 = 538.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.16/1,285.02 = 538.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.16x = 1,285.02 × 538.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.16x = 691,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,610.61/931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.74

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