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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.12, 1,386.33 and 535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.12, 1,386.33 and 535.09 is: 801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.12 : 1,386.33 = 535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.12/1,386.33 = 535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.12x = 1,386.33 × 535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.12x = 741,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,811.32/925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.85

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