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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,388.62 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,388.62 and 438.34 is: 657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,388.62 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,388.62 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,388.62 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 608,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,683.12/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.83

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