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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.83, 1,388.75 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.83, 1,388.75 and 540.81 is: 811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.83 : 1,388.75 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.83/1,388.75 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.83x = 1,388.75 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.83x = 751,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,049.89/925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.22

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