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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,388.60 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,388.60 and 438.41 is: 657.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,388.60 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,388.60 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,388.60 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 608,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,766.99/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.89

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