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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,387.97 and 492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,387.97 and 492.84 is: 739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,387.97 = 492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,387.97 = 492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,387.97 × 492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 684,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,047.13/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.35

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