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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,398.60 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,398.60 and 548.40 is: 820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,398.60 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,398.60 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,398.60 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 766,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,992.24/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.91

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