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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,387.02 and 462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,387.02 and 462.90 is: 694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,387.02 = 462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,387.02 = 462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,387.02 × 462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 642,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,051.56/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.00

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