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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,285.96 and 538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,285.96 and 538.88 is: 743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,285.96 = 538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,285.96 = 538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,285.96 × 538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 692,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,978.12/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.60

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