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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.70, 1,285.77 and 538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.70, 1,285.77 and 538.75 is: 743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.70 : 1,285.77 = 538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.70/1,285.77 = 538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.70x = 1,285.77 × 538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.70x = 692,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,712.22/931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.49

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