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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.12, 1,394.56 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.12, 1,394.56 and 444.52 is: 665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.12 : 1,394.56 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.12/1,394.56 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.12x = 1,394.56 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.12x = 619,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,900.62/931.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.76

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