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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.08, 1,398.60 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.08, 1,398.60 and 566.04 is: 850.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.08 : 1,398.60 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.08/1,398.60 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.08x = 1,398.60 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.08x = 791,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,663.54/931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.26

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