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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.36, 1,285.24 and 538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.36, 1,285.24 and 538.36 is: 742.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.36 : 1,285.24 = 538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.36/1,285.24 = 538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.36x = 1,285.24 × 538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.36x = 691,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,921.81/931.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.92

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