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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.32, 1,285.47 and 538.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.32, 1,285.47 and 538.41 is: 743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.32 : 1,285.47 = 538.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.32/1,285.47 = 538.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.32x = 1,285.47 × 538.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.32x = 692,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,109.90/931.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.15

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