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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,390.12 and 536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,390.12 and 536.86 is: 805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,390.12 = 536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,390.12 = 536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,390.12 × 536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 746,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,300.61/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.85

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