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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.83, 1,286.04 and 538.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.83, 1,286.04 and 538.77 is: 743.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.83 : 1,286.04 = 538.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.83/1,286.04 = 538.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.83x = 1,286.04 × 538.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.83x = 692,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,879.77/931.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.57

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