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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.17, 1,394.82 and 622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.17, 1,394.82 and 622.11 is: 931.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.17 : 1,394.82 = 622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.17/1,394.82 = 622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.17x = 1,394.82 × 622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.17x = 867,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,731.47/931.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.87

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