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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.41, 1,396.37 and 602.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.41, 1,396.37 and 602.69 is: 903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.41 : 1,396.37 = 602.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.41/1,396.37 = 602.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.41x = 1,396.37 × 602.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.41x = 841,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,572.76/931.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.55

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