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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.56, 1,285.54 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.56, 1,285.54 and 538.56 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.56 : 1,285.54 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.56/1,285.54 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.56x = 1,285.54 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.56x = 692,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,340.42/931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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