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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.41, 1,285.25 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.41, 1,285.25 and 538.56 is: 743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.41 : 1,285.25 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.41/1,285.25 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.41x = 1,285.25 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.41x = 692,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,181.55/931.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.15

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