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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,397.40 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,397.40 and 623.10 is: 935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,397.40 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,397.40 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,397.40 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 870,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,719.94/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.23

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