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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.68, 1,396.80 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.68, 1,396.80 and 541.52 is: 810.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.68 : 1,396.80 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.68/1,396.80 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.68x = 1,396.80 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.68x = 756,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,395.14/932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.99

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