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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.70, 1,388.75 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.70, 1,388.75 and 348.57 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.70 : 1,388.75 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.70/1,388.75 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.70x = 1,388.75 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.70x = 484,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,074.84/925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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