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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.88, 1,389.41 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.88, 1,389.41 and 532.08 is: 797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.88 : 1,389.41 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.88/1,389.41 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.88x = 1,389.41 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.88x = 739,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,274.61/926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.59

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