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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.87, 1,393.30 and 539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.87, 1,393.30 and 539.26 is: 808.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.87 : 1,393.30 = 539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.87/1,393.30 = 539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.87x = 1,393.30 × 539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.87x = 751,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,348.15/928.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.89

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