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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.26, 1,394.65 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.26, 1,394.65 and 565.14 is: 846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.26 : 1,394.65 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.26/1,394.65 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.26x = 1,394.65 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.26x = 788,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,172.50/931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.35

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