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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.76, 1,285.82 and 538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.76, 1,285.82 and 538.76 is: 743.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.76 : 1,285.82 = 538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.76/1,285.82 = 538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.76x = 1,285.82 × 538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.76x = 692,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,748.38/931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.48

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