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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.96, 1,396.86 and 845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.96, 1,396.86 and 845.56 is: 1,267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.96 : 1,396.86 = 845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.96/1,396.86 = 845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.96x = 1,396.86 × 845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.96x = 1,181,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,128.94/931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.36

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