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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.71, 1,395.94 and 565.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.71, 1,395.94 and 565.73 is: 847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.71 : 1,395.94 = 565.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.71/1,395.94 = 565.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.71x = 1,395.94 × 565.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.71x = 789,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,725.14/931.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.61

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