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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.80, 1,398.29 and 542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.80, 1,398.29 and 542.58 is: 814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.80 : 1,398.29 = 542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.80/1,398.29 = 542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.80x = 1,398.29 × 542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.80x = 758,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,684.19/931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.21

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