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