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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.75, 1,388.47 and 405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.75, 1,388.47 and 405.66 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,388.47 = 405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,388.47 = 405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,388.47 × 405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 563,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,246.74/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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