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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,388.52 and 540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,388.52 and 540.84 is: 810.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,388.52 = 540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,388.52 = 540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,388.52 × 540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 750,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,967.16/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.63

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