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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.17, 1,285.16 and 538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.17, 1,285.16 and 538.25 is: 742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.17 : 1,285.16 = 538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.17/1,285.16 = 538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.17x = 1,285.16 × 538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.17x = 691,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,737.89/931.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.87

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