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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,387.12 and 492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,387.12 and 492.07 is: 737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,387.12 = 492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,387.12 = 492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,387.12 × 492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 682,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,560.14/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.89

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