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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.47, 1,398.24 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.47, 1,398.24 and 541.92 is: 813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.47 : 1,398.24 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.47/1,398.24 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.47x = 1,398.24 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.47x = 757,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,734.22/931.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.48

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