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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.17, 1,389.59 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.17, 1,389.59 and 536.56 is: 805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.17 : 1,389.59 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.17/1,389.59 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.17x = 1,389.59 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.17x = 745,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,594.27/926.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.03

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