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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,390.14 and 536.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,390.14 and 536.31 is: 805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,390.14 = 536.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,390.14 = 536.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,390.14 × 536.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 745,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,545.98/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.19

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