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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.15, 1,394.16 and 565.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.15, 1,394.16 and 565.03 is: 845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.15 : 1,394.16 = 565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.15/1,394.16 = 565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.15x = 1,394.16 × 565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.15x = 787,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,742.22/931.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.99

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