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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.85, 1,385.46 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.85, 1,385.46 and 534.75 is: 800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.85 : 1,385.46 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.85/1,385.46 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.85x = 1,385.46 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.85x = 740,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,874.74/925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.21

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