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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.44, 1,390.32 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.44, 1,390.32 and 540.96 is: 812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.44 : 1,390.32 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.44/1,390.32 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.44x = 1,390.32 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.44x = 752,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,107.51/925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.70

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