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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.71, 1,387.83 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.71, 1,387.83 and 463.25 is: 694.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.71 : 1,387.83 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.71/1,387.83 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.71x = 1,387.83 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.71x = 642,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,912.25/925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.51

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