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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.58, 1,285.35 and 745.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.58, 1,285.35 and 745.45 is: 1,028.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.58 : 1,285.35 = 745.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.58/1,285.35 = 745.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.58x = 1,285.35 × 745.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.58x = 958,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,169.57/931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.54

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