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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,387.86 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,387.86 and 535.50 is: 803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,387.86 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,387.86 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,387.86 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 743,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,199.03/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.42

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