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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,397.43 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,397.43 and 542.04 is: 812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,397.43 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,397.43 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,397.43 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 757,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,462.96/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.80

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