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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.04, 1,396.78 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.04, 1,396.78 and 281.73 is: 422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.04 : 1,396.78 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.04/1,396.78 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.04x = 1,396.78 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.04x = 393,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,514.13/931.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.66

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