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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.10, 1,386.84 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.10, 1,386.84 and 492.56 is: 738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.10 : 1,386.84 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.10/1,386.84 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.10x = 1,386.84 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.10x = 683,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,101.91/925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.41

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