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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,386.24 and 694.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,386.24 and 694.53 is: 1,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,386.24 = 694.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,386.24 = 694.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,386.24 × 694.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 962,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,785.27/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.42

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