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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.76, 1,395.40 and 565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.76, 1,395.40 and 565.64 is: 847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.76 : 1,395.40 = 565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.76/1,395.40 = 565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.76x = 1,395.40 × 565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.76x = 789,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,294.06/931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.10

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