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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,385.84 and 485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,385.84 and 485.55 is: 727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,385.84 = 485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,385.84 = 485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,385.84 × 485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 672,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,885.26/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.17

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