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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.64, 1,396.04 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.64, 1,396.04 and 541.76 is: 811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.64 : 1,396.04 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.64/1,396.04 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.64x = 1,396.04 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.64x = 756,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,308.94/931.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.81

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