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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.22, 1,394.69 and 540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.22, 1,394.69 and 540.26 is: 809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.22 : 1,394.69 = 540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.22/1,394.69 = 540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.22x = 1,394.69 × 540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.22x = 753,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,495.22/931.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.15

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