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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.33, 1,388.40 and 540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.33, 1,388.40 and 540.58 is: 811.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.33 : 1,388.40 = 540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.33/1,388.40 = 540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.33x = 1,388.40 × 540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.33x = 750,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,541.27/925.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.11

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