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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,388.20 and 492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,388.20 and 492.38 is: 738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,388.20 = 492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,388.20 = 492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,388.20 × 492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 683,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,521.92/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.69

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