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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.38, 1,285.20 and 538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.38, 1,285.20 and 538.54 is: 743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.38 : 1,285.20 = 538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.38/1,285.20 = 538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.38x = 1,285.20 × 538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.38x = 692,131.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,131.61/931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.12

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