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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.36, 1,398.52 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.36, 1,398.52 and 542.12 is: 813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.36 : 1,398.52 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.36/1,398.52 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.36x = 1,398.52 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.36x = 758,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,165.66/932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.17

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