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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.54, 1,388.87 and 487.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.54, 1,388.87 and 487.10 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.54 : 1,388.87 = 487.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.54/1,388.87 = 487.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.54x = 1,388.87 × 487.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.54x = 676,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,526.78/925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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