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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.89, 1,285.91 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.89, 1,285.91 and 539.04 is: 743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.89 : 1,285.91 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.89/1,285.91 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.89x = 1,285.91 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.89x = 693,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,156.93/931.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.82

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