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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.10, 1,387.68 and 404.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.10, 1,387.68 and 404.83 is: 607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.10 : 1,387.68 = 404.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.10/1,387.68 = 404.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.10x = 1,387.68 × 404.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.10x = 561,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,772.47/925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.26

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