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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.09, 1,387.05 and 535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.09, 1,387.05 and 535.17 is: 801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.09 : 1,387.05 = 535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.09/1,387.05 = 535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.09x = 1,387.05 × 535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.09x = 742,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,307.55/926.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.55

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