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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,388.55 and 457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,388.55 and 457.56 is: 686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,388.55 = 457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,388.55 = 457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,388.55 × 457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 635,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,344.94/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.35

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