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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,393.01 and 537.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,393.01 and 537.93 is: 807.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,393.01 = 537.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,393.01 = 537.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,393.01 × 537.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 749,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,339.18/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.49

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