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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.28, 1,387.55 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.28, 1,387.55 and 462.51 is: 693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.28 : 1,387.55 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.28/1,387.55 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.28x = 1,387.55 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.28x = 641,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,753.44/925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.58

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