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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.35, 1,285.34 and 538.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.35, 1,285.34 and 538.61 is: 743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.35 : 1,285.34 = 538.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.35/1,285.34 = 538.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.35x = 1,285.34 × 538.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.35x = 692,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,287.86/931.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.31

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