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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.06, 1,396.56 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.06, 1,396.56 and 382.62 is: 573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.06 : 1,396.56 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.06/1,396.56 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.06x = 1,396.56 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.06x = 534,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,356.31/931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.92

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