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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.63, 1,285.65 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.63, 1,285.65 and 538.72 is: 743.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.63 : 1,285.65 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.63/1,285.65 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.63x = 1,285.65 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.63x = 692,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,605.37/931.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.43

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