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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.98, 1,285.98 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.98, 1,285.98 and 538.92 is: 743.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.98 : 1,285.98 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.98/1,285.98 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.98x = 1,285.98 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.98x = 693,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,040.34/931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.62

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