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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.21, 1,387.14 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.21, 1,387.14 and 534.66 is: 801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.21 : 1,387.14 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.21/1,387.14 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.21x = 1,387.14 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.21x = 741,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,648.27/925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.60

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