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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,387.40 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,387.40 and 438.75 is: 657.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,387.40 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,387.40 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,387.40 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 608,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,719.56/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.87

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