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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,389.30 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,389.30 and 438.80 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,389.30 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,389.30 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,389.30 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 609,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,616.80/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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