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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.32, 1,394.06 and 601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.32, 1,394.06 and 601.82 is: 900.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.32 : 1,394.06 = 601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.32/1,394.06 = 601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.32x = 1,394.06 × 601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.32x = 838,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,963.21/931.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.84

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