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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.33, 1,395.38 and 565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.33, 1,395.38 and 565.35 is: 847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.33 : 1,395.38 = 565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.33/1,395.38 = 565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.33x = 1,395.38 × 565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.33x = 788,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,874.26/931.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.04

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