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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.65, 1,387.08 and 616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.65, 1,387.08 and 616.41 is: 923.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.65 : 1,387.08 = 616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.65/1,387.08 = 616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.65x = 1,387.08 × 616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.65x = 855,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,009.98/925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.69

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