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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.71, 1,285.48 and 577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.71, 1,285.48 and 577.89 is: 797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.71 : 1,285.48 = 577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.71/1,285.48 = 577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.71x = 1,285.48 × 577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.71x = 742,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,866.04/931.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.32

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