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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.26, 1,285.02 and 538.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.26, 1,285.02 and 538.23 is: 742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.26 : 1,285.02 = 538.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.26/1,285.02 = 538.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.26x = 1,285.02 × 538.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.26x = 691,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,636.31/931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.69

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