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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.20, 1,285.05 and 538.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.20, 1,285.05 and 538.21 is: 742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.20 : 1,285.05 = 538.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.20/1,285.05 = 538.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.20x = 1,285.05 × 538.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.20x = 691,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,626.76/931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.73

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