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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.13, 1,387.97 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.13, 1,387.97 and 535.04 is: 802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.13 : 1,387.97 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.13/1,387.97 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.13x = 1,387.97 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.13x = 742,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,609.85/925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.71

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