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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,390.08 and 541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,390.08 and 541.71 is: 812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,390.08 = 541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,390.08 = 541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,390.08 × 541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 753,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,020.24/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.56

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