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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.12, 1,388.18 and 492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.12, 1,388.18 and 492.28 is: 738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.12 : 1,388.18 = 492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.12/1,388.18 = 492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.12x = 1,388.18 × 492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.12x = 683,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,373.25/925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.69

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