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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.39, 931.98 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.39, 931.98 and 391.86 is: 540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.39 : 931.98 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.39/931.98 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.39x = 931.98 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.39x = 365,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,205.68/675.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.73

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