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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.30, 1,285.41 and 538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.30, 1,285.41 and 538.45 is: 743.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.30 : 1,285.41 = 538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.30/1,285.41 = 538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.30x = 1,285.41 × 538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.30x = 692,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,129.01/931.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.19

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