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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.21, 1,387.81 and 617.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.21, 1,387.81 and 617.66 is: 926.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.21 : 1,387.81 = 617.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.21/1,387.81 = 617.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.21x = 1,387.81 × 617.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.21x = 857,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,191.64/925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.48

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