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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932, 1,398.22 and 541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932, 1,398.22 and 541.90 is: 812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932 : 1,398.22 = 541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932/1,398.22 = 541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932x = 1,398.22 × 541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932x = 757,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,695.42/932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.98

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