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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.17, 1,388.55 and 480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.17, 1,388.55 and 480.75 is: 721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.17 : 1,388.55 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.17/1,388.55 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.17x = 1,388.55 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.17x = 667,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,542.01/925.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.54

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