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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,388.99 and 536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,388.99 and 536.11 is: 804.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,388.99 = 536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,388.99 = 536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,388.99 × 536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 744,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,656.09/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.73

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