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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.75, 1,389.09 and 438.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.75, 1,389.09 and 438.67 is: 658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,389.09 = 438.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,389.09 = 438.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,389.09 × 438.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 609,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,345.16/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.22

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