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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.53, 1,387.46 and 629.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.53, 1,387.46 and 629.15 is: 943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.53 : 1,387.46 = 629.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.53/1,387.46 = 629.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.53x = 1,387.46 × 629.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.53x = 872,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,910.38/925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.15

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