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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,388.69 and 536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,388.69 and 536.28 is: 803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,388.69 = 536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,388.69 = 536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,388.69 × 536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 744,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,723.99/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.89

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