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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.88, 1,396.74 and 758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.88, 1,396.74 and 758.86 is: 1,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.88 : 1,396.74 = 758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.88/1,396.74 = 758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.88x = 1,396.74 × 758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.88x = 1,059,930.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,930.12/931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.41

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