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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,387.74 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,387.74 and 463.26 is: 694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,387.74 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,387.74 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,387.74 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 642,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,884.43/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.45

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