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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.12, 1,386.14 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.12, 1,386.14 and 404.34 is: 605.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.12 : 1,386.14 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.12/1,386.14 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.12x = 1,386.14 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.12x = 560,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,471.85/925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.84

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