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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,386.80 and 462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,386.80 and 462.26 is: 693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,386.80 = 462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,386.80 = 462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,386.80 × 462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 641,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,062.17/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.01

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