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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.07, 1,387.40 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.07, 1,387.40 and 534.24 is: 801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.07 : 1,387.40 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.07/1,387.40 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.07x = 1,387.40 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.07x = 741,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,201.90/925.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.24

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