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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.47, 1,285.01 and 745.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.47, 1,285.01 and 745.23 is: 1,028.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.47 : 1,285.01 = 745.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.47/1,285.01 = 745.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.47x = 1,285.01 × 745.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.47x = 957,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,625.24/931.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.07

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