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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,389.83 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,389.83 and 536.56 is: 804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,389.83 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,389.83 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,389.83 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 745,721.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,721.03/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.17

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