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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.64, 1,285.60 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.64, 1,285.60 and 533.28 is: 735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.64 : 1,285.60 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.64/1,285.60 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.64x = 1,285.60 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.64x = 685,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,584.77/931.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.89

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