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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,388.12 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,388.12 and 438.08 is: 657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,388.12 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,388.12 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,388.12 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 608,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,098.48/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.20

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