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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.08, 1,388.04 and 438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.08, 1,388.04 and 438.54 is: 658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.08 : 1,388.04 = 438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.08/1,388.04 = 438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.08x = 1,388.04 × 438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.08x = 608,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,711.06/925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.01

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