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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.19, 1,284.98 and 532.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.19, 1,284.98 and 532.89 is: 735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.19 : 1,284.98 = 532.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.19/1,284.98 = 532.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.19x = 1,284.98 × 532.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.19x = 684,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,750.33/931.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.35

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