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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.36, 1,285.44 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.36, 1,285.44 and 538.56 is: 743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.36 : 1,285.44 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.36/1,285.44 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.36x = 1,285.44 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.36x = 692,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,286.57/931.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.31

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