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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,387.33 and 554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,387.33 and 554.62 is: 831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,387.33 = 554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,387.33 = 554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,387.33 × 554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 769,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,431.25/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.78

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