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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.06, 1,396.38 and 546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.06, 1,396.38 and 546.50 is: 818.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.06 : 1,396.38 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.06/1,396.38 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.06x = 1,396.38 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.06x = 763,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,121.67/932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.75

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