Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.65, 1,386 and 617.85
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 925.65, 1,386 and 617.85 is: 925.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925.65 : 1,386 = 617.85 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925.65/1,386 = 617.85/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925.65x = 1,386 × 617.85 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925.65x = 856,340.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,340.10/925.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925.12
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