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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.77, 1,388.66 and 540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.77, 1,388.66 and 540.75 is: 811.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.77 : 1,388.66 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.77/1,388.66 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.77x = 1,388.66 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.77x = 750,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,915.19/925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.13

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