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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,387.28 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,387.28 and 462.54 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,387.28 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,387.28 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,387.28 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 641,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,670.18/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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