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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,386.99 and 540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,386.99 and 540.98 is: 810.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,386.99 = 540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,386.99 = 540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,386.99 × 540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 750,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,333.85/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.35

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