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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,398.75 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,398.75 and 316.25 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,398.75 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,398.75 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,398.75 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 442,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,354.69/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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