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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.11, 1,386.34 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.11, 1,386.34 and 462.24 is: 692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.11 : 1,386.34 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.11/1,386.34 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.11x = 1,386.34 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.11x = 640,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,820.65/925.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.70

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