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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.26, 1,386.69 and 485.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.26, 1,386.69 and 485.39 is: 727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.26 : 1,386.69 = 485.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.26/1,386.69 = 485.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.26x = 1,386.69 × 485.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.26x = 673,087.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,087.11/925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.46

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