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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.25, 1,285.13 and 582.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.25, 1,285.13 and 582.14 is: 803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.25 : 1,285.13 = 582.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.25/1,285.13 = 582.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.25x = 1,285.13 × 582.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.25x = 748,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,125.58/931.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.36

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