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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.19, 1,398.87 and 541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.19, 1,398.87 and 541.95 is: 813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.19 : 1,398.87 = 541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.19/1,398.87 = 541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.19x = 1,398.87 × 541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.19x = 758,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,107.89/932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.26

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