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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.75, 1,388.10 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.75, 1,388.10 and 309.12 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,388.10 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,388.10 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,388.10 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 429,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,089.47/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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