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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.79, 1,285.92 and 533.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.79, 1,285.92 and 533.47 is: 736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.79 : 1,285.92 = 533.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.79/1,285.92 = 533.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.79x = 1,285.92 × 533.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.79x = 685,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,999.74/931.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.22

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