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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.62, 1,389.22 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.62, 1,389.22 and 536.80 is: 803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.62 : 1,389.22 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.62/1,389.22 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.62x = 1,389.22 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.62x = 745,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,734.94/927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.92

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