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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.46, 1,285.40 and 538.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.46, 1,285.40 and 538.49 is: 743.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.46 : 1,285.40 = 538.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.46/1,285.40 = 538.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.46x = 1,285.40 × 538.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.46x = 692,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,165.93/931.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.10

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