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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.37, 1,285.15 and 532.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.37, 1,285.15 and 532.97 is: 735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.37 : 1,285.15 = 532.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.37/1,285.15 = 532.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.37x = 1,285.15 × 532.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.37x = 684,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,941.85/931.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.42

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