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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.76, 1,285.76 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.76, 1,285.76 and 533.44 is: 736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.76 : 1,285.76 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.76/1,285.76 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.76x = 1,285.76 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.76x = 685,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,875.81/931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.11

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