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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,388.98 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,388.98 and 536.94 is: 804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,388.98 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,388.98 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,388.98 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 745,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,798.92/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.69

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