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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,389.32 and 481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,389.32 and 481.25 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,389.32 = 481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,389.32 = 481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,389.32 × 481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 668,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,610.25/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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