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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.43, 1,382.87 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.43, 1,382.87 and 664.20 is: 992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.43 : 1,382.87 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.43/1,382.87 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.43x = 1,382.87 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.43x = 918,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,503.91/925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.52

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