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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.38, 1,285.16 and 532.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.38, 1,285.16 and 532.98 is: 735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.38 : 1,285.16 = 532.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.38/1,285.16 = 532.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.38x = 1,285.16 × 532.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.38x = 684,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,964.58/931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.43

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