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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.22, 1,387.99 and 463.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.22, 1,387.99 and 463.02 is: 694.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.22 : 1,387.99 = 463.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.22/1,387.99 = 463.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.22x = 1,387.99 × 463.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.22x = 642,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,667.13/925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.61

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