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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,388.05 and 492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,388.05 and 492.17 is: 738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,388.05 = 492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,388.05 = 492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,388.05 × 492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 683,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,156.57/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.53

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