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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.19, 1,285.04 and 538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.19, 1,285.04 and 538.20 is: 742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.19 : 1,285.04 = 538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.19/1,285.04 = 538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.19x = 1,285.04 × 538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.19x = 691,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,605.84/931.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.72

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