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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.06, 1,394.82 and 621.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.06, 1,394.82 and 621.97 is: 931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.06 : 1,394.82 = 621.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.06/1,394.82 = 621.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.06x = 1,394.82 × 621.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.06x = 867,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,536.20/931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.77

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