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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,387.32 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,387.32 and 432.28 is: 647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,387.32 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,387.32 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,387.32 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 599,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,710.69/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.92

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