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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.32, 1,394.64 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.32, 1,394.64 and 540.36 is: 809.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.32 : 1,394.64 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.32/1,394.64 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.32x = 1,394.64 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.32x = 753,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,607.67/931.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.18

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