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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.69, 1,396.86 and 383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.69, 1,396.86 and 383.23 is: 574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.69 : 1,396.86 = 383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.69/1,396.86 = 383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.69x = 1,396.86 × 383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.69x = 535,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,318.66/931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.57

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