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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.26, 1,387.91 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.26, 1,387.91 and 438.36 is: 657.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.26 : 1,387.91 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.26/1,387.91 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.26x = 1,387.91 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.26x = 608,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,404.23/925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.55

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