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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.10, 1,388.39 and 486.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.10, 1,388.39 and 486.61 is: 730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.10 : 1,388.39 = 486.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.10/1,388.39 = 486.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.10x = 1,388.39 × 486.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.10x = 675,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,601.29/925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.30

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