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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,387.80 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,387.80 and 540 is: 809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,387.80 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,387.80 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,387.80 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 749,412
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,412/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.68

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