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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.92, 1,394.64 and 539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.92, 1,394.64 and 539.31 is: 809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.92 : 1,394.64 = 539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.92/1,394.64 = 539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.92x = 1,394.64 × 539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.92x = 752,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,143.30/928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.70

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