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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.68, 1,285.96 and 538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.68, 1,285.96 and 538.96 is: 743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.68 : 1,285.96 = 538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.68/1,285.96 = 538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.68x = 1,285.96 × 538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.68x = 693,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,081.00/931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.90

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