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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.08, 1,396.60 and 281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.08, 1,396.60 and 281.78 is: 422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.08 : 1,396.60 = 281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.08/1,396.60 = 281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.08x = 1,396.60 × 281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.08x = 393,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,533.95/931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.66

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