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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.16, 1,398.13 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.16, 1,398.13 and 541.62 is: 813.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.16 : 1,398.13 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.16/1,398.13 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.16x = 1,398.13 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.16x = 757,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,253.82/931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.23

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