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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.69, 1,396.59 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.69, 1,396.59 and 541.44 is: 812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.69 : 1,396.59 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.69/1,396.59 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.69x = 1,396.59 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.69x = 756,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,169.69/930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.48

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