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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.57, 1,395.53 and 714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.57, 1,395.53 and 714.08 is: 1,069.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.57 : 1,395.53 = 714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.57/1,395.53 = 714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.57x = 1,395.53 × 714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.57x = 996,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,522.66/931.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.73

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