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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.89, 1,396.62 and 383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.89, 1,396.62 and 383.43 is: 574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.89 : 1,396.62 = 383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.89/1,396.62 = 383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.89x = 1,396.62 × 383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.89x = 535,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,506.01/931.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.65

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