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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,387.68 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,387.68 and 541.76 is: 811.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,387.68 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,387.68 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,387.68 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 751,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,789.52/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.66

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