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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.57, 1,389.65 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.57, 1,389.65 and 535.74 is: 803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.57 : 1,389.65 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.57/1,389.65 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.57x = 1,389.65 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.57x = 744,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,488.41/926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.49

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