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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.40, 1,397.70 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.40, 1,397.70 and 542.70 is: 813.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.40 : 1,397.70 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.40/1,397.70 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.40x = 1,397.70 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.40x = 758,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,531.79/932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.53

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