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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.06, 1,386.32 and 540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.06, 1,386.32 and 540.58 is: 810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.06 : 1,386.32 = 540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.06/1,386.32 = 540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.06x = 1,386.32 × 540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.06x = 749,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,416.87/925.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.13

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