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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,387.80 and 438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,387.80 and 438.68 is: 658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,387.80 = 438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,387.80 = 438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,387.80 × 438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 608,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,800.10/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.05

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