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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.59, 1,388.72 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.59, 1,388.72 and 377.93 is: 567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.59 : 1,388.72 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.59/1,388.72 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.59x = 1,388.72 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.59x = 524,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,830.12/925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.02

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