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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.24, 1,386.84 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.24, 1,386.84 and 462.60 is: 693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.24 : 1,386.84 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.24/1,386.84 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.24x = 1,386.84 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.24x = 641,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,552.18/925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.39

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