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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.62, 1,388.92 and 617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.62, 1,388.92 and 617.60 is: 926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.62 : 1,388.92 = 617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.62/1,388.92 = 617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.62x = 1,388.92 × 617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.62x = 857,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,796.99/925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.73

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