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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,387.08 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,387.08 and 541.08 is: 810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,387.08 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,387.08 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,387.08 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 750,521.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,521.25/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.88

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