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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.28, 1,396.76 and 566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.28, 1,396.76 and 566 is: 848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.28 : 1,396.76 = 566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.28/1,396.76 = 566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.28x = 1,396.76 × 566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.28x = 790,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,566.16/931.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.90

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