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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,390.72 and 537.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,390.72 and 537.31 is: 806.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,390.72 = 537.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,390.72 = 537.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,390.72 × 537.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 747,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,242.94/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.16

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