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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.98, 1,286.04 and 539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.98, 1,286.04 and 539.13 is: 743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.98 : 1,286.04 = 539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.98/1,286.04 = 539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.98x = 1,286.04 × 539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.98x = 693,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,342.75/931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.95

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