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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.24, 1,396.86 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.24, 1,396.86 and 546.28 is: 819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.24 : 1,396.86 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.24/1,396.86 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.24x = 1,396.86 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.24x = 763,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,076.68/931.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.42

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