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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.47, 1,399.38 and 541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.47, 1,399.38 and 541.95 is: 813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.47 : 1,399.38 = 541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.47/1,399.38 = 541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.47x = 1,399.38 × 541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.47x = 758,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,393.99/932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.32

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