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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.67, 1,388.47 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.67, 1,388.47 and 377.84 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.67 : 1,388.47 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.67/1,388.47 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.67x = 1,388.47 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.67x = 524,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,619.50/925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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