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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925, 1,387.77 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925, 1,387.77 and 463 is: 694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925 : 1,387.77 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925/1,387.77 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925x = 1,387.77 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925x = 642,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,537.51/925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.64

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