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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,386.72 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,386.72 and 554.80 is: 831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.36 : 1,386.72 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.36/1,386.72 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.36x = 1,386.72 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.36x = 769,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,352.26/925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.41

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