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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.50, 1,388.43 and 412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.50, 1,388.43 and 412.50 is: 618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.50 : 1,388.43 = 412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.50/1,388.43 = 412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.50x = 1,388.43 × 412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.50x = 572,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,727.38/925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.83

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