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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,388.39 and 492.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,388.39 and 492.51 is: 738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,388.39 = 492.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,388.39 = 492.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,388.39 × 492.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 683,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,795.96/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.98

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