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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.22, 1,388.21 and 404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.22, 1,388.21 and 404.95 is: 607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.22 : 1,388.21 = 404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.22/1,388.21 = 404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.22x = 1,388.21 × 404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.22x = 562,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,152.75/925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.59

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