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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,398.52 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,398.52 and 316.12 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,398.52 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,398.52 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,398.52 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 442,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,100.14/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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