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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.13, 1,388.43 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.13, 1,388.43 and 405.51 is: 608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.13 : 1,388.43 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.13/1,388.43 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.13x = 1,388.43 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.13x = 563,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,022.25/925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.59

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