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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,389.92 and 596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,389.92 and 596.72 is: 896.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,389.92 = 596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,389.92 = 596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,389.92 × 596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 829,383.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,383.13/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.48

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