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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.01, 1,387.76 and 462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.01, 1,387.76 and 462.77 is: 694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.01 : 1,387.76 = 462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.01/1,387.76 = 462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.01x = 1,387.76 × 462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.01x = 642,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,211.38/925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.28

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