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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.58, 1,396.42 and 541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.58, 1,396.42 and 541.34 is: 812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.58 : 1,396.42 = 541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.58/1,396.42 = 541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.58x = 1,396.42 × 541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.58x = 755,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,938.00/930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.33

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