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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.22, 1,387.97 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.22, 1,387.97 and 275.87 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.22 : 1,387.97 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.22/1,387.97 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.22x = 1,387.97 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.22x = 382,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,902.41/925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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