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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,387.88 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,387.88 and 275.82 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,387.88 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,387.88 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,387.88 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 382,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,805.06/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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