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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.27, 1,395.27 and 565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.27, 1,395.27 and 565.33 is: 847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.27 : 1,395.27 = 565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.27/1,395.27 = 565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.27x = 1,395.27 × 565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.27x = 788,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,787.99/931.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.00

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