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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.12, 1,386.96 and 437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.12, 1,386.96 and 437.86 is: 656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.12 : 1,386.96 = 437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.12/1,386.96 = 437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.12x = 1,386.96 × 437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.12x = 607,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,294.31/925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.45

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