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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,388.21 and 492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,388.21 and 492.25 is: 738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,388.21 = 492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,388.21 = 492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,388.21 × 492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 683,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,346.37/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.59

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