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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.62, 1,390.22 and 536.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.62, 1,390.22 and 536.54 is: 804.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.62 : 1,390.22 = 536.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.62/1,390.22 = 536.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.62x = 1,390.22 × 536.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.62x = 745,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,908.64/926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.98

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