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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.76, 1,413.59 and 931.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.76, 1,413.59 and 931.35 is: 1,389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.76 : 1,413.59 = 931.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.76/1,413.59 = 931.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.76x = 1,413.59 × 931.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.76x = 1,316,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,542.39/947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.11

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