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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,388.16 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,388.16 and 534.36 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,388.16 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,388.16 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,388.16 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 741,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,777.18/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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