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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.38, 1,394.88 and 546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.38, 1,394.88 and 546.90 is: 819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.38 : 1,394.88 = 546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.38/1,394.88 = 546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.38x = 1,394.88 × 546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.38x = 762,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,859.87/931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.06

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