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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.58, 1,387.71 and 438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.58, 1,387.71 and 438.37 is: 657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.58 : 1,387.71 = 438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.58/1,387.71 = 438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.58x = 1,387.71 × 438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.58x = 608,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,326.96/925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.24

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