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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.54, 1,285.46 and 538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.54, 1,285.46 and 538.54 is: 743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.54 : 1,285.46 = 538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.54/1,285.46 = 538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.54x = 1,285.46 × 538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.54x = 692,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,271.63/931.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.15

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