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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.48, 1,285.35 and 538.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.48, 1,285.35 and 538.63 is: 743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.48 : 1,285.35 = 538.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.48/1,285.35 = 538.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.48x = 1,285.35 × 538.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.48x = 692,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,328.07/931.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.26

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