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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.69, 1,396.10 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.69, 1,396.10 and 541.15 is: 811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.69 : 1,396.10 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.69/1,396.10 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.69x = 1,396.10 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.69x = 755,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,497.38/930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.76

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