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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.33, 1,388 and 540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.33, 1,388 and 540.31 is: 810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.33 : 1,388 = 540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.33/1,388 = 540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.33x = 1,388 × 540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.33x = 749,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,950.28/925.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.47

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