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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.44, 1,387.96 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.44, 1,387.96 and 534.62 is: 801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.44 : 1,387.96 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.44/1,387.96 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.44x = 1,387.96 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.44x = 742,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,022.90/925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.81

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