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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.94, 1,388.49 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.94, 1,388.49 and 541.98 is: 811.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.94 : 1,388.49 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.94/1,388.49 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.94x = 1,388.49 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.94x = 752,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,533.81/926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.85

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