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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.07, 1,397.70 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.07, 1,397.70 and 542.46 is: 813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.07 : 1,397.70 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.07/1,397.70 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.07x = 1,397.70 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.07x = 758,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,196.34/932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.45

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