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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.17, 1,387.88 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.17, 1,387.88 and 535.38 is: 803.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.17 : 1,387.88 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.17/1,387.88 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.17x = 1,387.88 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.17x = 743,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,043.19/925.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.14

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