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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.69, 1,388.74 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.69, 1,388.74 and 431.73 is: 647.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.69 : 1,388.74 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.69/1,388.74 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.69x = 1,388.74 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.69x = 599,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,560.72/925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.69

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