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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.78, 1,396.68 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.78, 1,396.68 and 444.16 is: 665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.78 : 1,396.68 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.78/1,396.68 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.78x = 1,396.68 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.78x = 620,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,349.39/931.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.77

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